ADVANCED CARDIAC CARE PROGRAM

Benzodiazepines

Some examples include lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax)

Your Prescribed Medication Name: lorazepam (Ativan) alprazolam (Xanax)

This is an anti-anxiety medication. You may have been given Lorazepam previously in your treatment plan for use as an anti-nausea medication or to help you rest better at night. Lorazepam may be included as one of your symptom management medications to help ease the anxiety that can accompany heart failure symptoms.

This medication is an anti-anxiety medication. This may be included as one of your symptom management medications to help ease the anxiety that can accompany heart failure symptoms.

It is important for you to report your feelings and symptoms to your care team.

Both lorazepam and alprazolam can cause dizziness and sometimes forgetfulness or drowsiness.