Atrial fibrillation/flutter in Lorazepam - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Atrial fibrillation/flutter, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Lorazepam (lorazepam). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles) is found to be associated with 2,362 drugs and 3,843 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

On Aug, 04, 2026

12 people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter while taking Lorazepam were studied.

Could Lorazepam cause Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Severity of Atrial fibrillation/flutter *:

least: 36.36 %
moderate: 54.55 %
severe: 9.09 %
most severe: 0.0 %

When people recovered from Atrial fibrillation/flutter *:

while on drug: 12.5 %
after off the drug: 75.0 %
not yet: 12.5 %

Effectiveness of Lorazepam *:

not at all: 0.0 %
somewhat: 10 %
moderate: 60 %
high: 30 %
very high: 0.0 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 11.11 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 0.0 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 0.0 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 88.89 %

Time on Lorazepam *:

Gender of people when taking Lorazepam *:

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

Age of people when taking Lorazepam *:

Conditions people have *:

Pain: 4 people, 33.33%
Depression: 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 16.67%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 16.67%
Back Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
Blood Clots: 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%
Terminal Insomnia (a sleep disorder in which there is an inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as desired): 1 person, 8.33%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 8.33%

Other drugs people take besides Lorazepam *:

Metoprolol Tartrate: 3 people, 25.00%
Tramadol: 2 people, 16.67%
Lisinopril: 2 people, 16.67%
Gabapentin: 2 people, 16.67%
Warfarin Sodium: 2 people, 16.67%
Duloxetine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 16.67%
Dexamethasone: 1 person, 8.33%
Lipitor: 1 person, 8.33%
Lexapro: 1 person, 8.33%
Lasix: 1 person, 8.33%

Other side effects people have besides Atrial fibrillation/flutter *:

Varicose Inflammation: 2 people, 16.67%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 16.67%
Vision Blurred: 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 1 person, 8.33%
Confusion: 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 8.33%
Hearing Loss: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Lorazepam and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Check whether Atrial fibrillation/flutter is associated with a drug or a condition

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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on lorazepam (the active ingredients of Lorazepam). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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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