Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety. This medicine is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

For oral dosage form (tablets):

For anxiety:

Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 2 to 3 milligrams (mg) in divided doses per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

Older adults—At first, 1 to 2 mg in divided doses per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.

Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.