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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.[1][2] Lorazepam is used to treat many different conditions, including:

Side effects[edit | edit source]

Lorazepam is a potentially habit-forming/addictive drug.[2] Common side effects when taken in tablet form include sedation - drowsiness / sleepiness, dizziness and feeling unsteady, and ataxia.[2]

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Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Ativan". Drugs.com. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Lorazepam Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term". Drugs.com. Retrieved January 21, 2020.