Drug interactions
Levalbuterol + Lorazepam
Severity: Minor
Levalbuterol and Lorazepam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Levalbuterol is a beta-agonist bronchodilator that can cause tremor and nervousness, whereas lorazepam is sedating. No meaningful harmful interaction is established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Levalbuterol and Lorazepam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; any effect reflects opposing CNS effects.
What to do
No action beyond routine monitoring of respiratory status and sedation.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Levalbuterol with Lorazepam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Levalbuterol and Lorazepam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Levalbuterol is a beta-agonist bronchodilator that can cause tremor and nervousness, whereas lorazepam is sedating. No meaningful harmful interaction is established.
How serious is the interaction between Levalbuterol and Lorazepam?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action beyond routine monitoring of respiratory status and sedation.
What other medicines interact with Lorazepam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lorazepam with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Lorazepam page.
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