Page last updated: 2024-10-30

lorazepam and Depressive Disorder, Major

lorazepam has been researched along with Depressive Disorder, Major in 26 studies

Lorazepam: A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Depressive Disorder, Major: Disorder in which five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Symptoms include: depressed mood most of the day, nearly every daily; markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities most of the day, nearly every day; significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain; Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day; psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day; fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day; feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt; diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day; or recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt. (DSM-5)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A young male with schizophrenia, dependence syndrome (multiple drug use) and a severe depressive episode develops a serotonin syndrome with Sertraline and Ziprasidone."7.85[Psychosis, Intoxication or Serotonin Syndrome? - A 20-Year Old Male with Ziprasidone und Sertraline]. ( Grabe, HJ; Janowitz, D; Schomerus, G; Speerforck, S, 2017)
"From a retrospective cohort of clinically depressed patients that were treated with rTMS, we compared 176 patients not taking any BZD with 73 patients taking lorazepam with respect to changes in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HRDS)."4.02Concomitant lorazepam use and antidepressive efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in a naturalistic setting. ( Abdelnaim, M; Deppe, M; Hebel, T; Kreuzer, PM; Langguth, B; Poeppl, TB; Schecklmann, M, 2021)
"A young male with schizophrenia, dependence syndrome (multiple drug use) and a severe depressive episode develops a serotonin syndrome with Sertraline and Ziprasidone."3.85[Psychosis, Intoxication or Serotonin Syndrome? - A 20-Year Old Male with Ziprasidone und Sertraline]. ( Grabe, HJ; Janowitz, D; Schomerus, G; Speerforck, S, 2017)
"Patients with catatonia who had more than one episode of catatonia and were treated with the lorazepam-diazepam protocol were identified."3.83Relapses and recurrences of catatonia: 30-case analysis and literature review. ( Huang, TL; Hung, YY; Lin, CC; Tsai, MC, 2016)
" Here, we report a case of the use of the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil before ECT to facilitate the simultaneous use of lorazepam and ECT for the treatment of co-occurring catatonia and obsessive-compulsive disorder."3.78Successful treatment of co-occurring catatonia and obsessive-compulsive disorder with concurrent electroconvulsive therapy and benzodiazepine administration. ( Furst, BA; Kwon, GE; Makhinson, M; Shuff, MK, 2012)
"Anxiety is common among persons with alcohol use disorder during early abstinence from alcohol."2.82Coadministration of disulfiram and lorazepam in the treatment of alcohol dependence and co-occurring anxiety disorder: an open-label pilot study. ( Bhatt, S; Bogenschutz, MP; Bohan, J; Foster, B; Romo, P; Tonigan, JS; Wilcox, CE, 2016)
"Aripiprazole was dosed flexibly up to a maximum of 30 mg daily, based on tolerability and efficacy."2.73A prospective, open-label study of Aripiprazole mono- and adjunctive treatment in acute bipolar depression. ( Chriki, LS; Dunn, RT; Filkowski, MM; Ghaemi, SN; Stan, VA, 2008)
"Tardive seizures are typically associated with electroencephalographic evidence of ictal activity and motor manifestations of the tonic-clonic activity."1.40A case of atypical tardive seizure activity during an initial ECT titration series. ( Karim, Y; McCormick, LM; Thisayakorn, P; Yamada, T, 2014)
"Studies in major depressive disorder have demonstrated that suprathreshold, nondominant (right) hemisphere, unilateral electrode placement ECT has fewer adverse effects, especially cognitive adverse effects, than bitemporal ECT."1.40Successful use of right unilateral ECT for catatonia: a case series. ( Conway, C; Cristancho, P; Jewkes, D; Mon, T, 2014)
"Catatonia is a well-described neuropsychiatric syndrome that has been the subject of several texts."1.37Cases of catatonia on an academic electroconvulsive therapy service: lessons to learn. ( Aloysi, AS; Kellner, CH; Popeo, DM, 2011)
"Drug-induced delirium is a common matter in the elderly and anticholinergics, together with a number of different drugs, may significantly contribute to the delirium onset, especially in demented people."1.34Anticholinergic drug-induced delirium in an elderly Alzheimer's dementia patient. ( Cotroneo, A; De Fazio, P; De Fazio, S; De Sarro, G; Gallelli, L; Gareri, P; Lacava, R, 2007)
"Any prolonged cognitive alterations or confusional states may have additional causes and require extensive diagnostic effort."1.33Prolonged confusional state following electroconvulsive therapy--diagnostic clues from serial electroencephalography. ( Ehrentraut, S; Hegerl, U; Henkel, V; Möller, HJ; Mulert, C; Pogarell, O; Rüther, T, 2005)
"Both pseudoseizures and hysterical stridor are associated commonly with sexual abuse, eating disorders, depression, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders."1.32Pseudoseizures and hysterical stridor. ( Kaufman, KR; Mohebati, A; Sotolongo, A, 2004)

Research

Studies (26)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (7.69)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's9 (34.62)29.6817
2010's13 (50.00)24.3611
2020's2 (7.69)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nikjoo, A1
Wright, C1
Kheriaty, A1
Deppe, M1
Abdelnaim, M1
Hebel, T1
Kreuzer, PM1
Poeppl, TB1
Langguth, B1
Schecklmann, M1
Parks, KA1
Parks, CG1
Onwuameze, OE1
Shrestha, S1
Speerforck, S1
Janowitz, D1
Schomerus, G1
Grabe, HJ1
Ratzlaff, M1
Harrington, M1
Thisayakorn, P1
Karim, Y1
Yamada, T1
McCormick, LM1
Pai, MS1
Yang, SN1
Lin, JC1
Shiah, IS1
Cristancho, P1
Jewkes, D1
Mon, T1
Conway, C1
del Río-Casanova, L1
Portela, B1
Díaz-Llenderrozas, F1
Lin, CC1
Hung, YY1
Tsai, MC1
Huang, TL2
Bogenschutz, MP1
Bhatt, S1
Bohan, J1
Foster, B1
Romo, P1
Wilcox, CE1
Tonigan, JS1
Bonnet, U1
Ringel, P1
Park, YM1
Lee, HJ1
Kang, SG1
Choo, CS1
Cho, JH1
Aloysi, AS1
Popeo, DM1
Kellner, CH2
Miljevic, CD1
Kecojevic-Miljevic, S1
Crnobaric, C1
Lecic-Tosevski, D1
Makhinson, M1
Furst, BA1
Shuff, MK1
Kwon, GE1
Eichhorn, M1
Eich, P1
Lai, JY1
Kaufman, KR1
Mohebati, A1
Sotolongo, A1
Pogarell, O1
Ehrentraut, S1
Rüther, T1
Mulert, C1
Hegerl, U1
Möller, HJ1
Henkel, V1
Gareri, P1
De Fazio, P1
Cotroneo, A1
Lacava, R1
Gallelli, L1
De Fazio, S1
De Sarro, G1
Rasmussen, KG1
Mueller, M1
Knapp, RG1
Husain, MM1
Rummans, TA1
Sampson, SM1
O'Connor, MK1
Petrides, G1
Fink, M1
Dunn, RT1
Stan, VA1
Chriki, LS1
Filkowski, MM1
Ghaemi, SN1
Stewart, RB1
Salem, RB1
Springer, PK1
Kopp, M1
Holzner, B1
Brugger, A1
Nachbaur, D1
Singer, L1
Finance, MF1
Ruh, MD1

Reviews

1 review available for lorazepam and Depressive Disorder, Major

ArticleYear
[Venlafaxine-induced delirium mediated by high doses].
    Revista de neurologia, 2015, May-16, Volume: 60, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Comorbidity; Confusion; Delirium; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dopamine;

2015

Trials

3 trials available for lorazepam and Depressive Disorder, Major

ArticleYear
Coadministration of disulfiram and lorazepam in the treatment of alcohol dependence and co-occurring anxiety disorder: an open-label pilot study.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 2016, Volume: 42, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Anxiety Disorders; Craving; Depressive Disorder, Major; Disulfiram; Drug Therapy,

2016
Antidepressant medication treatment failure does not predict lower remission with ECT for major depressive disorder: a report from the consortium for research in electroconvulsive therapy.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2007, Volume: 68, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder, Major; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Menta

2007
A prospective, open-label study of Aripiprazole mono- and adjunctive treatment in acute bipolar depression.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2008, Volume: 110, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Ambulatory Care; Antidepressive Agents; A

2008

Other Studies

22 other studies available for lorazepam and Depressive Disorder, Major

ArticleYear
A Case Report of Scrupulosity Presenting as Catatonia in a Patient With Both OCD and OCPD.
    Journal of psychiatric practice, 2022, 05-01, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Catatonia; Depressive Disorder, Major; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

2022
Concomitant lorazepam use and antidepressive efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in a naturalistic setting.
    European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 2021, Volume: 271, Issue:1

    Topics: Depression; Depressive Disorder, Major; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective

2021
Psychiatric Complications of Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Mild Hypercalcemia.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2017, Jul-01, Volume: 174, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Antipsychotic Agents; Depressive Disorder, Major; Female; GABA Modulators; Humans

2017
[Psychosis, Intoxication or Serotonin Syndrome? - A 20-Year Old Male with Ziprasidone und Sertraline].
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2017, Volume: 44, Issue:8

    Topics: Depressive Disorder, Major; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Lor

2017
A dramatic case of a woman discovered after 7 months of untreated catatonia.
    Irish journal of psychological medicine, 2018, Volume: 35, Issue:1

    Topics: Catatonia; Depressive Disorder, Major; Electroconvulsive Therapy; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Seda

2018
A case of atypical tardive seizure activity during an initial ECT titration series.
    The journal of ECT, 2014, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Brain; Depressive Disorder, Major; Electroconvulsive Therapy; Electroencepha

2014
Antiretroviral agent entecavir exacerbates major depression.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013, Volume: 67, Issue:5

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Antiviral Agents; Citalopram; Depressive Disorder, Major

2013
Successful use of right unilateral ECT for catatonia: a case series.
    The journal of ECT, 2014, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged, 80 and over; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Catatonia; Depressive

2014
Relapses and recurrences of catatonia: 30-case analysis and literature review.
    Comprehensive psychiatry, 2016, Volume: 66

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Catatonia; Clozapine; Depressive Disorder

2016
Black Hairy Tongue Associated With Lorazepam Treatment of a Male Smoker With Major Depression.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017, Volume: 37, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Depressive Disorder, Major; Humans; Lorazepam; Male; Middle Aged; Tong

2017
Tardive dyskinesia associated with long-term administration of escitalopram and itopride in major depressive disorder.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2009, Mar-17, Volume: 33, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Benzamides; Benzyl Compounds; B

2009
Cases of catatonia on an academic electroconvulsive therapy service: lessons to learn.
    The journal of ECT, 2011, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anxiety Disorders; Catatonia; Depressive Disorder; Depressive Disorder, Maj

2011
A rare case of male hysteria - hemiparesis successfully treated with amitriptyline.
    Psychiatria Danubina, 2011, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive

2011
Successful treatment of co-occurring catatonia and obsessive-compulsive disorder with concurrent electroconvulsive therapy and benzodiazepine administration.
    The journal of ECT, 2012, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Benzodiazepines; Catatonia; Combined Modality Therapy; Depressive Disorder, Major; Electrocon

2012
[Dextromethorphane intoxication under co-medication with cytochrome P450-inhibitor fluoxetin: prolonged and accentuated signs of intoxication].
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2002, Volume: 29, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antitussive Agents; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dextromet

2002
Catatonic features noted in patients with post-partum mental illness.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2004, Volume: 58, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Benzodiazepines; Catatonia; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depression, Postpartum; Depressive Disor

2004
Pseudoseizures and hysterical stridor.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2004, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Academic Medical Centers; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Second

2004
Prolonged confusional state following electroconvulsive therapy--diagnostic clues from serial electroencephalography.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 2005, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Amnesia; Anticonvulsants; Cognition; Confusion; Depressive Disorder, Major; Electroconvulsive Therap

2005
Anticholinergic drug-induced delirium in an elderly Alzheimer's dementia patient.
    Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 2007, Volume: 44 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer Disease; Amitriptyline; Antipsychotic Agents; Cholinergi

2007
A case report of lorazepam withdrawal.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1980, Volume: 137, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; L

1980
Successful management of claustrophobia and depression during allogeneic SCT.
    European journal of haematology, 2001, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Cranio

2001
[Pulmonary embolisms occurring in 1 month in 3 aged women with manic-depressive psychoses. Discussion. Etiopathogenic role or psychiatric treatment].
    Annales medico-psychologiques, 1975, Volume: 1, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Chlorpromazine; Clomipramine; Depressive Disorder, Ma

1975