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Can I Take Lorazepam While Having Chest Infection?

I just got diagnosed with a Chest infection, and got some Amoxicillin. The doctor also looked in my throat and asked if I had asma to which I said no. (however there is history of asma on my father s side and he was on Predisone.) He gave me a puffer and prescribed some Predisone. Now I am wide awake and can t sleep. I have some Lorazepam from a bout of anxiety I was going through in October. Can I take this? I just read online that I should not take it if I have any breathing issues and this chest infection, couph possibly qualify as a breathing issue.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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hello.. lorazepam is a benzodiazepine group of drug generally not prescribed in respiratory distress. but as per as your problem u r suffering from mild asthma. and lorazepam on its behalf is a very safe drug. so u can use this 2 drugs simultaneously.. but as per ur asthma problm cnsult ur doctor regularly for follow up. get well soon.
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Can I Take Lorazepam While Having Chest Infection?

hello.. lorazepam is a benzodiazepine group of drug generally not prescribed in respiratory distress. but as per as your problem u r suffering from mild asthma. and lorazepam on its behalf is a very safe drug. so u can use this 2 drugs simultaneously.. but as per ur asthma problm cnsult ur doctor regularly for follow up. get well soon. love your doctor :)