Lorazepam and Aphagia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aphagia is reported as a side effect among people who take Lorazepam (lorazepam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aphagia 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 Aphagia?

Aphagia (inability or refusal to swallow) is found to be associated with 541 drugs and 1,027 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aphagia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

161,687 people reported to have side effects when taking Lorazepam.
Among them, 62 people (0.04%) have Aphagia.

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Lorazepam when they have Aphagia? *

What is the gender of people who have Aphagia when taking Lorazepam? *

female: 69.35 %
male: 30.65 %

What is the age of people who have Aphagia when taking Lorazepam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lorazepam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Aphagia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 27.42%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 22.58%
Weight Decreased: 14 people, 22.58%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 20.97%
Weakness: 13 people, 20.97%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 19.35%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 19.35%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 12 people, 19.35%
Fever: 11 people, 17.74%
Swallowing Difficulty: 11 people, 17.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 11 people, 17.74%
Pain: 6 people, 9.68%
Parkinson's Disease: 6 people, 9.68%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 9.68%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 8.06%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 8.06%
Depression: 4 people, 6.45%
Birth Control: 3 people, 4.84%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 4.84%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 4.84%

* 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).

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