The formula for simple interest is I = prt where I is the simple interest, p is the principal, r is the rate of interest, and t is the period of time.
No anti-anxiety medication is completely safe during pregnancy, but some are much safer than others. The least safe anti-anxiety medications during pregnancy are benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Valium. They inhibit brain function by enhancing the potency of the neurotransmitter GABA. According to a study published in the November 2007 issue of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, benzodiazepines increase the risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and congenital malformations.
Ativan (lorazepam) belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Ativan is used to treat anxiety disorders. Ativan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use Ativan if you have narrow-angle glaucoma or myasthenia gravis, or if you are allergic to Valium or a similar medicine. Do not use lorazepam if you are pregnant.