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A member asked:

How do i know exactly what is the difference between xanax (alprazolam) and lorazepam?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Xanax (alprazolam) is longer-acting benzodiazepine than lorazepam, more potent for panic attacks, more sedating.

Answered 6/15/2018

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Suffering from agoraphobia for years to the point I was afraid to leave my house. DR took Xanax (alprazolam) away and gave lorazepam does this even help panic atks?

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