what effects would happen for taking 2mg of lorazepam?

and also, since it helps with anxiety, would it prevent flushing in the face?
and would it help a lot with nervousness, because i have a presentation tomorrow and i get very close to having anxiety attacks and i slur my speech.

Well it’s a benzodiazepine and primarily used as an anxiolytic (reduces anxiousness). Usual therapeutic range is somewhere around 10mg a day.

If you have never taken them before or have a small build then 2mg is a relatively high single dose since there is no tolerance built up and you will more than likely become very drowsy and slur your words.

If you really cant speak to your doctor I would recommend taking 0.5-1mg as these doses are less likely to cause sedation whilst still helping the anxiety problem.

Since flushing in the face can arise from anxiety,lorazepam whould help.

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Different Pink Eye Conjunctivitis


Are there different types of Conjunctivitis?

Bacterial I know is one. Is there viral?
I was reading a question on here about Pink eye because I have it and I can’t go to the Dr’s till my Dad gets home so that mean I have no medication for it. My eye is just red. I woke up with all the goop in my eye but its not there anymore and its not gooping up either.
I read that using a black teabag over the eye till it cools off works well. Is that true? Will Green tea work?
I’m already using a salt water rinse on my eye. How often should I do that?
Any other ideas or tips to get this nasty stuff gone?
Could I have gotten Pink eye somehow from my double ear infection??

The conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria and other irritants. Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that kill bacteria.
There are many causes of conjunctivitis. Viruses are the most common cause. Other causes include:
Allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)
Bacteria
Certain diseases
Chemical exposure
Chlamydia
Fungi
Parasites (rarely)
Use of contact lenses (especially extended-wear lenses)
“Pink eye” refers to a viral infection of the conjunctiva. These infections are especially contagious among children.
Newborns can be infected by bacteria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum, and it must be treated immediately to preserve eyesight.
See also:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Trachoma
Vernal conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis Health Byte

Can Pink Eye be spread by kissing?

i’m pretty sure i have viral conjunctivitis,
(red itchy swollen eye, yellow discharge)
even though little kids usually get it (i’m 17)
i’ve never had it before so i don’t really know how contagious it is-
and i don’t want to spread it to my partner
any help?

Pink eye is very contagious, and yes, you could spread it to your partner by kissing – that would be almost eye to eye contact. And lots of adults get pink eye. The reason it is more common with little kids is that they are less likely to be careful about spreading it when they have it, and kids are often crowded together in classrooms – a great place to spread pink eye.

Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, can show up when you least expect it, and it is very contagious. There is more than one type of pink eye, and how you treat it depends on the type. If it is bacterial you need antibiotic ointment or drops. There is no particular treatment for viral pink eye. If it is an allergy that is causing your difficulty you may need anti-inflammatory medication or antihistamines. Frequent hand washing is crucial to prevent spreading the virus or bacteria, depending on which type you have. There is also something called CLARE, or contact lens induced acute red eye. Sleeping in contacts makes the eye more susceptible to inflammation/infection.

These links give basic information about pink eye.

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/07/08/01/how_to_treat_pink_eye.htm

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/eye/conjunctivitis.html