Lexomil Bromazepam 6mg
Lexomil Bromazepam is in the benzodiazepine class. It is commonly used to alleviate anxiety. It can also be used to help you fall asleep. Its effects are noticeable within an hour.
The dosage of this medication is determined by its intended use. It may be used on a regular or as-needed basis, depending on the circumstances. Follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. It is not advisable to discontinue use of this product abruptly, especially if you have been using it for several weeks. If you are thinking about stopping the medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Lexomil Bromazepam is a benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of severe anxiety or panic attacks in adults. Bromazepam is NOT available in the United States, but many other benzodiazepines to treat anxiety or panic attacks are approved by the FDA.
- It is often used short-term to provide relief of anxiety symptoms while other treatments, such as antidepressants, take effect. In laboratory animals, it has shown anti–anxiety, sedative, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties.
If you are 65 years or older, talk to your doctor before starting bromazepam, as you may experience more side effects and need a lower dose. This medicine may not be approved for use in children less than 18 years of age in certain countries. Check with your doctor.
How is Bromazepam given?
- Lexomil Bromazepam is in the benzodiazepine class. It is commonly used to alleviate anxiety. It can also be used to help you fall asleep. Its effects are noticeable within an hour. is given as an oral tablet. The usual dose of Lexomil Bromazepam is 6 to 18 mg per day given in equally divided doses for one week. The optimal dosage range is 6 to 30 mg per day.
- Lower doses, such as 3 mg/day in divided doses, may be needed for debilitated or older patients.
- Regular assessment by your doctor is needed to determine if you should continue this medicine, as it can lead to dependence and addiction.
Do not stop this medicine abruptly unless your healthcare provider tells you to. It is best to slowly stop this medicine by 20% to 25% of the dose every 1 to 2 weeks to help prevent withdrawal symptoms and rebound of your symptoms. Your doctor will tell you how to do this.
Tell your doctor right away if you experience any symptoms of withdrawal after changing or stopping your treatment. Your risk of going through withdrawal is higher if you are taking bromazepam for a long time or at high doses.
Withdrawal symptoms can be mild, serious, or deadly, and may include:
- feeling like you cannot move or respond (catatonia)
- severe confusion, shivering, irregular heartbeat, and excessive sweating (delirium tremens)
- feeling depressed
- feeling disconnected from reality (dissociation)
- seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- overactive behavior and thoughts (mania)
- believing in things that are not true (psychosis)
- convulsions (seizures), including some that do not stop
- thoughts or actions of suicide
The most common side effects of this medicine are: feeling drowsy or tired, especially at the start of treatment, loss of some muscle coordination, and dizziness.
