I have trouble sleeping at night. i wake up 3-4 times a night. could i take a 25 mg of ativan before going to sleep? the only medication i'm on is prilosec and 0.25 mg of synthroid. thank you?

Ativan is a controlled substance and benzodiazepine. it is commonly used as a tranquilizer for procedures. Ativan is listed under Beer’s Criteria, medications that are inappropriate for those over 65 years old, because of increased risk of impaired cognition, delirium, falls, fractures, and motor vehicle accidents. Benadryl is also listed under Beer’s. Safer alternative is melatonin