Lorazepam
Aliases: ativan
Categories
Summary
An intermediate acting benzodiazepine commonly known as Ativan, commonly prescribed as an alternative to Xanax. Sedating, hypnotic and anxiolytic. Potential to induce amnesia and lowered inhibitions in overdose. Do not combine with other depressants.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 5-30 minutes
- Duration:
- 4-8 hours
- After-effects:
- 1-12 hours
Effects
- Anxiolytic
- sedative
- high muscle relaxant properties