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Ativan (lorazepam) is a medication used to treat a person with anxiety or anxiety related to depression. Lorazepam is a type of medication called a benzodiazepine. It slows the activity in a person's brain, so he is able to better relax.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Sleep inducer

Generic Drug

Lorazepam

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Fatigue
Dizziness
Confusion
Irritability
Balance problems
Disinhibition
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Double vision
Incontinence
Loss of strength
Difficulty talking
Low blood pressure
Leaking urine

Serious

Apnea
Heart palpitations
Slow or irregular breathing
Drug problems
Low blood pressure
Suicidal thoughts
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Insomnia
Condition
Status epilepticus
Condition

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Hi, How long does it take for Ativan to work? Thanks

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How high a dose of ativan (lorazepam) is .5 mg?

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