Loraz and Acute left ventricular failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute left ventricular failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Loraz (lorazepam), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Amisulpride, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute left ventricular failure when taking Loraz. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 161,700 people who have side effects when taking Loraz from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Loraz?

Loraz has active ingredients of lorazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 165,695 Loraz users. Check the latest studies of Loraz.

What is Acute left ventricular failure?

Acute left ventricular failure (heart attack) is found to be associated with 141 drugs and 383 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute left ventricular failure.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 31, 2026

161,700 people reported to have side effects when taking Loraz.
Among them, 17 people (0.01%) have Acute left ventricular failure.

Could Loraz cause Acute left ventricular failure?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Loraz when they have Acute left ventricular failure? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute left ventricular failure when taking Loraz? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Acute left ventricular failure when taking Loraz? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loraz? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acute left ventricular failure? *

Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 9 people, 52.94%
Arteriosclerosis Coronary Artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery): 8 people, 47.06%
Antipsychotic Drug Level Increased: 7 people, 41.18%
Respiratory Tract Congestion (blockage on respiratory system): 7 people, 41.18%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 6 people, 35.29%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 5 people, 29.41%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 3 people, 17.65%
Acute Respiratory Failure: 3 people, 17.65%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 11.76%
Cardiac Valve Disease (heart valve disease): 2 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 8 people, 47.06%
Diabetes: 2 people, 11.76%
Pain: 2 people, 11.76%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 11.76%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 5.88%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 1 person, 5.88%
Diabetic Nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease): 1 person, 5.88%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 1 person, 5.88%
Dizziness: 1 person, 5.88%
Drug Dependence: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Acute left ventricular failure:

Acute left ventricular failure (141 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Acute left ventricular failure:

Acute left ventricular failure (383 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lorazepam (the active ingredients of Loraz) and Loraz (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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