# Internet Searches for Lorazepam Following the Release of The White Lotus

**Authors:** Kevin H. Yang, Nora Satybaldiyeva, Wayne Kepner, Joseph Friedman, Eric C. Leas

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.4931 · JAMA Health Forum · 2025-11-14

## TL;DR

The study investigates if the third season of The White Lotus caused increased online interest in lorazepam.

## Contribution

It explores the link between media portrayal and public curiosity about a specific medication.

## Key findings

- Online searches for 'lorazepam' increased after the release of The White Lotus Season 3.
- The timing of the search spikes correlates with the show's broadcast schedule.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines whether there was an uptick in online searches about lorazepam after the release of the third season of The White Lotus.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** lorazepam (PubChem CID 3958)

## Full-text entities

- **Chemicals:** Lorazepam (MESH:D008140)

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