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Can you please tell me how lorazepam and diazepam differ?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): Lorazepam (ativan) is shorter-acting benzodiazepine than diazepam (valium).

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/2/2018

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