Lorazepam and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5355425-7
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 291.0 lb, was diagnosed with sedation and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5112928-8
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, weighting 157.4 lb, was diagnosed with sedation and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, hypotension, loss of consciousness, mydriasis, pupil fixed. Lorazepam dosage: 1 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with CEFAZOLIN, CHLORAL HYDRATE, DEPHENHYDRAMINE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5905553-X
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, malnutrition, pneumonia aspiration. Lorazepam dosage: 2.5 MG ONCE IV. Patient recovered.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5235052-2
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , high density lipoprotein decreased, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood glucose increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, flushing, haemoglobin decreased, hepatic steatosis, high density lipoprotein decreased, myocardial infarction. Lorazepam dosage: 2 MG Q DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIASPAN, EFFEXOR, ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOTROL. Patient died on 06/11/2006.


Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5252145-4
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , high density lipoprotein decreased, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus, tachyarrhythmia and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood glucose increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, depressed level of consciousness, flushing, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, haemoglobin decreased, high density lipoprotein decreased. Lorazepam dosage: 2 MG Q DAY; PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIASPAN, EFFEXOR, ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOTROL, LANOXIN, LANTUS. Patient died on 06/11/2006.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5129490-6
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , high density lipoprotein decreased, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus, tachyarrhythmia and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, haemoglobin decreased, high density lipoprotein decreased, myocardial infarction, scan abdomen abnormal. Lorazepam dosage: 2 MG Q DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIASPAN, EFFEXOR, ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOTROL, LANOXIN, LANTUS. Patient died on 06/11/2006.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5894455-3
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 23, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 139.6 lb, was diagnosed with delirium tremens, hepatic encephalopathy and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anoxia, cardio-respiratory arrest, coma, confusional state, encephalopathy, lethargy, respiratory depression, sedation, tachycardia. Lorazepam dosage: 2 MG PRN IV. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #4624221-8
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 30, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety  and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, coma, dyspnoea, hypoventilation, moaning, mouth breathing, restlessness, snoring , unresponsive to verbal stimuli. Lorazepam dosage: 2 MG IV X 1. Patient died on 12/21/2004.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #4782973-0
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2005. Female patient, weighting 92.00 lb, was diagnosed with agitation and was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, oxygen saturation decreased, procedural complication, somnolence, swollen tongue. Lorazepam dosage: 0.5MG ONCE IV BOLUS. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, METOPROLOL, ACETAMINOPHEN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, HEPARIN. Patient recovered.


Lorazepam Side Effects Report #6067521-X
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2009. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHANOL. Patient died on 01/01/2007.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5625314-9
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #6066667-X
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2009. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ESZOPICLONE. Patient died on 01/01/2007.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5283852-5
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5599295-0
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPIOIDS, TRAZODONE. Patient died on 01/01/2006.


Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5631450-3
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE, OPIOIDS. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5631392-3
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 45 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EXTENDED, OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, MUSCLE RELAXANTS, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, CARISOPRODOL. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5242415-8
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, VENLAFAXINE. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5242633-9
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #6065405-4
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2009. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, ETHANOL. Patient died on 01/01/2007.


Lorazepam Side Effects Report #6066791-1
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2009. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS. Patient died on 01/01/2007.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5236684-8
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARISOPRODOL, OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5631627-7
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, TRAMADOL, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, VENLAFAXINE. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #5242426-2
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Lorazepam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.

Lorazepam Side Effects Report #4623235-1
Lorazepam side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 16, 2005. Female patient was treated with Lorazepam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, heart rate increased, irritability. Lorazepam dosage: 0.8 ML Q 2 HOUR X 3 DOSES (SEE TEXT), IV. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, FELBATOL, TYLENOL, TOPAMAX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient died on 02/19/2005.