Lorazepam and Trigeminal neuralgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Trigeminal neuralgia 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 Neurontin, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Trigeminal neuralgia 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 Trigeminal neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation) is found to be associated with 422 drugs and 754 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Trigeminal neuralgia.

On Jul, 03, 2026

161,687 people reported to have side effects when taking Lorazepam.
Among them, 63 people (0.04%) have Trigeminal neuralgia.

Could Lorazepam cause Trigeminal neuralgia?

Among these 63 people:

How long have people been on Lorazepam when they have Trigeminal neuralgia? *

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

female: 81.67 %
male: 18.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lorazepam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Trigeminal neuralgia? *

Gait Disturbance: 16 people, 25.40%
Weakness: 14 people, 22.22%
Weight Decreased: 14 people, 22.22%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 19.05%
Pain: 12 people, 19.05%
Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 19.05%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 17.46%
Constipation: 11 people, 17.46%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 17.46%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 17.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 18 people, 28.57%
Pain: 17 people, 26.98%
Constipation: 6 people, 9.52%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 6 people, 9.52%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 9.52%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 6 people, 9.52%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 5 people, 7.94%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 7.94%
Breast Cancer: 5 people, 7.94%
Bone Pain: 5 people, 7.94%

* 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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