Lorazepam

Lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan, is a prescription medication classed as a benzodiazepine tranquilizer, an anticonvulsant (anti-seizure medication), and an antiemetic (nausea/vomiting) drug. Lorazepam is used to treat many different conditions, including:
 * Anxiety and panic disorder
 * Dysautonomia
 * Agitation in severely ill hospitalized patients
 * Insomnia
 * Mild pain
 * Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
 * Seizure disorders

Side effects
Lorazepam is a potentially habit-forming/addictive drug. Common side effects when taken in tablet form include sedation - drowsiness / sleepiness, dizziness and feeling unsteady, and ataxia.

Learn more

 * Ativan - drugs.com