Ativan

• Ativan 2mg (Lorazepam)

  Ativan 2mg contains lorazepam, a benzodiazepine medication indicated for the management of anxiety disorders and for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. Ativan is a prescription medication and should be used only under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional.

  Ativan Uses

  Ativan (lorazepam) is primarily used for the management of anxiety disorders and short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. The U.S. prescribing information notes that its effectiveness for long-term use beyond four months has not been established.

  Active Ingredient

  • Brand: Ativan

  • Generic name: Lorazepam

  • Strength: 2 mg

  • Drug class: Benzodiazepine

  • Dosage form: Tablet

  • Route: Oral

  • U.S. controlled-substance classification: Schedule IV

  Available Strengths

  Ativan tablets are available in 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg strengths under the current U.S. labeling.

  Important Safety Information

  Ativan carries boxed warnings regarding abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, and withdrawal reactions. Combining benzodiazepines such as lorazepam with opioids can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants can also increase serious risks. Do not abruptly stop lorazepam after continued use without medical guidance.

Treatment type: benzodiazepine (sedative, anxiolytic)