Lorazepam side effects-

drowsiness,sedation, fatigue, headache, unsteadiness and difficulty with balance when walking.

Other rare effects are drowsiness, sedation, blurring of vision, aggressive outbursts of anger, excitement and confusion.

More rare effects are lowering of blood pressure, stomach upset, skin rashes, headache, dizziness, inability to pass urine, changes in sexual desire, anaemia, yellowing of the skin and eyeballs.

Lorazepam is very useful for short courses but should not be taken for long term use as it is addictive.