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Amitriptyline or ativan, (lorazepam) which is better?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Neither: Amitriptyline is an antidepressant. Ativan (lorazepam) is an antianxiety medication. The have two different mechanisms of action and two different effects. Contact your doctor to determine which is best for you and your circumstances.
Answered 5/2/2018
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Amitriptyline,Ativ: • Do you have Anxiety or Depression? • If Anxiety; Reasons for Amitriptyline? • If Depression; Reasons for Ativan? • Are you taking either medication, if so-its Duration and Dose Discuss with Psychiatrist • Medication benefits, side effects • Tolerance • Habit forming • Effect of Alcohol • Therapy for stresses , and to decrease need for medication • Breathing Relaxation
Answered 6/5/2017
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