Lorazepam and Addison's disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Addison's disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Lorazepam (lorazepam), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Prednisone, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Addison's disease when taking Lorazepam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 161,687 people who have side effects when taking Lorazepam from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lorazepam?

Lorazepam has active ingredients of lorazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 165,639 Lorazepam users. Check the latest studies of Lorazepam.

What is Addison's disease?

Addison's disease (addison's disease, a hormonal disorder disease) is found to be associated with 284 drugs and 609 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Addison's disease.

On Jul, 12, 2026

161,687 people reported to have side effects when taking Lorazepam.
Among them, 39 people (0.02%) have Addison's disease.

Could Lorazepam cause Addison's disease?

Among these 39 people:

What is the gender of people who have Addison's disease when taking Lorazepam? *

female: 32.26 %
male: 67.74 %

What is the age of people who have Addison's disease when taking Lorazepam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lorazepam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Addison's disease? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 27 people, 69.23%
Infection: 20 people, 51.28%
Asthma: 20 people, 51.28%
Sleep Disorder: 18 people, 46.15%
Productive Cough: 18 people, 46.15%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 18 people, 46.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 41.03%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 38.46%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 15 people, 38.46%
Pain: 15 people, 38.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 15 people, 38.46%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 20.51%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 17.95%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 4 people, 10.26%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.13%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 5.13%
Depression: 2 people, 5.13%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 2 people, 5.13%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 2 people, 5.13%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.56%

* 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 Lorazepam) and Lorazepam (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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