There is one study looking at benzodiazepines, including lorazepam, that suggests there is an association between miscarriage between 6 and 20 weeks of pregnancy and exposure to benzodiazepines in early pregnancy. If it is decided to stop taking lorazepam, your healthcare provider may suggest that you decrease your dose over time.ĭoes taking lorazepam increase the chance for miscarriage? Some people have physical symptoms (called withdrawal) when they suddenly stop taking lorazepam. It is important to discuss the benefits of taking lorazepam compared with stopping the medication. Talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to how you take your medication. It is not known if lorazepam can make it harder to become pregnant. Can it make it harder for me to become pregnant? MotherToBaby has fact sheets on benzodiazepines at and anxiety at. Lorazepam is marketed under the brand name Ativan® and belongs to the class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It may also be used to treat insomnia, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. Lorazepam is a medication commonly used to treat anxiety.

This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. This sheet is about exposure to lorazepam in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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