Lorazepam
This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves central nervous system to produce a calming effect. |
I have been taking this product for over 5yrs now, been having bad Panic Attacks for over 20yrs, the last 5yrs are not perfect but I do have a life now, still has limits but before the drug, I wasn't able to leave the house. My dosage has increased a little, but have my limit, this has saved my life, will I be able to come off it, not sure, but then many other people are on medication they can not be without so what's the difference. |
Back to Medicines A to Z. It can be taken to help you relax before an operation or other medical or dental treatment. |
Ativan may be used alone or with other medications. These are not all the possible side effects of Ativan. |
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A double-blind crossover study was designed to compare the anxiolytic properties of the benzodiazepines, lorazepam and diazepam, and to evaluate the principal side-effects prior to lorazepam's wider use in patients. Summary A double-blind crossover study was designed to compare the anxiolytic properties of the benzodiazepines, lorazepam and diazepam, and to evaluate the principal side-effects prior to lorazepam's wider use in patients. |
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Common side effects include weakness, sleepiness, low blood pressure, and a decreased effort to breathe. Lorazepam was initially patented in and went on sale in the United States in |