"this drug does help with anxiety. but this drugs attack on your mind and your soul when you suddenly quit this med is hell!!! i advise everyone to stay away from benzos. they will rob you of your life and your sanity. i have recently stumble across a amino acid that works better than a .5mg of lorazepam. it has no side effects and is actually good for you!!! its called l theanine. this is a amazing natural supplement for anxiety and phobias. its 100% safe and it works better for me than lorazepam. i take 400 mg a day. 200mg in the morning and 200mg with a 3mg melatonin at night for restful sleep. i stopped benzos after being on them for 2 years for horrible panic and anxiety 5 days ago. i started this regimen 2 days ago and it killed the withdrawals."