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Ativan

Ativan Ativan is a brand name for lorazepam, a benzodiazepine that reduces nervous system activity.

Ativan is a brand name for lorazepam, a benzodiazepine that reduces nervous system activity. It is described as having anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, anti-emetic, and sedative effects by strengthening the action of GABA in the central nervous system.