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Magnate
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Magnate
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,280
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Hi TK,
Lorazepam, as well as the Valium you took are in a category of meds called Benzodiazepine.
I have not taken Lorazepam but I do use Klonopin which is also a Benzo. Klonopin has become a multi-purpose med for me. It does help with spasticity and pain but I found at a high dose (6 mg) it caused leg weakness.
As far as drowsiness (personal experience) -- I react strangely with meds and benzos are no different. I have used Klonopin on a regular basis but I have also taken it only as needed. My reaction each time is always a suprise. Sometimes it makes me tired, sometimes it doesn't and sometimes I feel more alert on it.
Sometimes I am okay to drive after taking Klonopin, sometimes I'm not.
Unfortunately, most medications used to treat spasticity causes drowsiness.
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