Complete dosing information for lorazepam
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Anxiety: 1-3 mg daily in divided doses; Insomnia: 2-4 mg at bedtime; Acute agitation: 0.5-1 mg IV/IM
Not recommended for children under 12; adolescents: 0.5-1 mg once or twice daily
Use with caution; may require dose reduction
Reduce dose by 50% in moderate to severe hepatic disease