"ativan is great for anxiety flare-ups; especially when breathing or alternative methods won&#039;t cut it. however, certain manufacturers make their pills slightly differently and some seem to be more sedating and then i feel out of it. i wish there wasn&#039;t a price war for the least expensive medication so the pharmacy would stick to one brand. even the generic isn&#039;t working to control my anxiety right now. when my pharmacy carries the right brand, it works perfectly for those fear and flee moments that i can&#039;t get under control."