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Is ativan (lorazepam) used for depression?

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Ativan (lorazepam) is used for: Symptoms of anxiety. It is not used for depression per say. It is an anxiolytic. Ativan (lorazepam) is relatively rapid acting and often can be abused by people once they try it. Some people use it as a sleep medication though that it not the correct indications for this medication.

Answered 5/24/2018

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No: Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine usually used for the treatment of anxiety. It may also be used to help with the anxiety symptoms sometimes associated with depression.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): Anxiety medications can be used for anxiety associated with depression, or for agitation, not to treat depression per se.

Answered 2/23/2023

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Dr. David Wyatt answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Ativan (lorazepam) is an anti-anxiety medication and used usually on a daily basis and does not treat depression.

Answered 1/16/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan: No, Ativan is not an antidepressant. It can be used for anxiety.

Answered 7/7/2020

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