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Does ativan (lorazepam) help calm you down? have anxiety but also get angry very quickly, will this help for the anger/rage aswell?

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Not the best: Long term management of anxiety is more possible with one of the ssri meds like zoloft or lexapro (escitalopram). Ativan can help when used occasionally (not daily) in emergency situations. A good goal for Ativan might be no more than 2-3 x/week.

Answered 5/17/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): Only temporary relief of symptoms (bandaid effect). Your doctor needs to work with u on exploring the cause and treating that.

Answered 8/1/2013

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