Lorazepam
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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:
- Anxiety and panic disorder
- Dysautonomia
- Agitation in severely ill hospitalized patients
- Insomnia
- Mild pain
- Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
- Seizure disorders[1][2]
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]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Ativan - drugs.com
