Ativan, a benzodiazepine, is a brand-name drug under the generic Lorazepam. It is an oral therapy antianxiety medication that helps to prevent and control anxiety disorder, including panic attacks, unjustified fears, sleeplessness, agitation, and restlessness. It belongs to the group of drugs known as benzos or benzodiazepines. Ativan works as the central nervous system depressant and produces the activity and functions of GABA, known as neurotransmitters.
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