Lorazepam

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Lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan, is a prescription medication classed as a benzodiazepine, an anticonvulsant (anti-seizure medication), and an antiemetic (nausea/vomiting) drug.^[1] 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
Sedation - drowsiness / sleepiness
Repeated epileptic fits without a return to consciousness between them (status epilepticus)^[1]

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ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

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Learn more[edit | edit source]

Ativan - drugs.com

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↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 https://www.drugs.com/international/ativan.html

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