Lorazepam

Other names: Ativan

Categories: Prescription Medication

Description:

Ativan (lorazepam) is a trusted medicine for helping people through alcohol withdrawal. It works well to calm anxiety, tremors, restlessness, and can prevent seizures. Doctors often choose it when someone has liver problems, since it’s processed in a way that’s easier on the body than Valium. Because it doesn’t last as long, it usually needs to be given more often to keep symptoms under control. Overall, Ativan is a safe and effective choice, especially for patients who might not tolerate longer-acting medicines.

Treatment For:

Alcohol Withdrawal

AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, there are no user reviews available for the effectiveness of Lorazepam in treating Alcohol Withdrawal. The lack of reviews and the author's rating of 0 suggests that there is insufficient data to determine the efficacy of this treatment for the specified condition. More user experiences and clinical studies would be needed to draw a conclusion about the effectiveness of Lorazepam for Alcohol Withdrawal.

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Dr. Curbside

August 18, 2025

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Ativan (lorazepam) is a good option for alcohol withdrawal when there’s concern about advanced liver disease or changes in mental status. Because it has a shorter half-life than Valium, it doesn’t build up as much in the body, which lowers the risk of oversedation or confusion. It still does a solid job of easing anxiety, tremors, and preventing seizures, but often needs to be given more frequently. Overall, it’s a safer choice for medically fragile patients where longer-acting medications could cause problems.

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