Loraz and Mycobacterium avium complex infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mycobacterium avium complex infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Loraz (lorazepam), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Azithromycin, and have Acute myeloid leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mycobacterium avium complex infection 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 165,694 Loraz users. Check the latest studies of Loraz.

What is Mycobacterium avium complex infection?

Mycobacterium avium complex infection is found to be associated with 321 drugs and 409 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

On Jul, 08, 2026

161,700 people reported to have side effects when taking Loraz.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Could Loraz cause Mycobacterium avium complex infection?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Loraz when they have Mycobacterium avium complex infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Mycobacterium avium complex infection when taking Loraz? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Mycobacterium avium complex infection when taking Loraz? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loraz? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mycobacterium avium complex infection? *

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 4 people, 33.33%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 33.33%
Unresponsive To Stimuli: 4 people, 33.33%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 33.33%
Fall: 3 people, 25.00%
Delirium (wild excitement): 3 people, 25.00%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 2 people, 16.67%
Pain In Jaw: 2 people, 16.67%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 1 person, 8.33%
Enterococcal Infection: 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Seronegative Arthritis (a joint disease negative for rheumatoid arthritis): 4 people, 33.33%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 4 people, 33.33%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 25.00%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 8.33%
Pneumonia Bacterial (pneumonia associated with bacterial infection): 1 person, 8.33%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 8.33%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 8.33%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 1 person, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 8.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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