What is Lorazepam?
'''Lorazepam''' (also known as '''Ativan''') is a sedative [[medicine]] which was first introduced around 1977 for [[anxiety]] treatment. It is also used for [[muscle]] relaxation. Unwanted side effects include [[hypotension|low blood pressure]], hangover effects and confusion. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, and it is widely approved and used for status epilepticus (continuous seizures)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lorazepam|title=Lorazepam|website=Epilepsy Foundation|language=en|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref> and anxiety. Benzodiazepines are central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system and relieve symptoms of anxiety.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0010988/?report=details|title=Lorazepam (By mouth) - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health|last=pmhdev|website=mmdn/DNX0177|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref> == References == <references /> {{med-stub}} {{Hypnotics and sedatives}} {{Antiemetics}} [[Category:Drugs used in psychiatry]] [[Category:Organonitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Organochlorides]]