Side Effects
Side effects of loprazolam are generally the same as for other benzodiazepines such as diazepam. The only main difference in side effects of loprazolam and diazepam is it is less prone to day time sedation as the half-life of loprazolam is considered to be intermediate whereas diazepam has a very long half-life. The side effects of loprazolam are the following:
List of Side Effects
- drowsiness
- paradoxical increase in aggression
- lightheadedness
- confusion
- muscle weakness
- ataxia (particularly in the elderly)
- amnesia
- headache
- vertigo
- hypotension
- salivation changes
- gastro-intestinal disturbances
- visual disturbances
- dysarthria
- tremor
- changes in libido
- incontinence
- urinary retention
- blood disorders and jaundice
- skin reactions
- dependence and withdrawal reactions
Residual 'hangover' effects after nighttime administration of loprazolam such as sleepiness, impaired psychomotor and cognitive functions may persist into the next day which may increase risks of falls and hip fractures.
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