Loraz and Streptococcal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Streptococcal bacteraemia 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 month also take Ondansetron, and have Acute myeloid leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Streptococcal bacteraemia 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 Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Streptococcal bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood) is found to be associated with 237 drugs and 316 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Streptococcal bacteraemia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

161,700 people reported to have side effects when taking Loraz.
Among them, 55 people (0.03%) have Streptococcal bacteraemia.

Could Loraz cause Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Loraz when they have Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Loraz? *

female: 40.38 %
male: 59.62 %

What is the age of people who have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Loraz? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loraz? *

What are other side effects people have besides Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 30 people, 54.55%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 9 people, 16.36%
Fever: 7 people, 12.73%
Alpha Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection (infections with alpha-haemolytic strep bacteria are common; many strains live naturally in humans): 7 people, 12.73%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 12.73%
Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver): 7 people, 12.73%
Tachypnea: 7 people, 12.73%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 7 people, 12.73%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 6 people, 10.91%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 6 people, 10.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 12 people, 21.82%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 8 people, 14.55%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 12.73%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 7 people, 12.73%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 10.91%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 6 people, 10.91%
Pain: 6 people, 10.91%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 9.09%
Asthma: 3 people, 5.45%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 5.45%

* 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).

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