Ativan (generic name: lorazepam) is a prescription benzodiazepine medication used primarily to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizures, and for sedation before medical procedures. It works by calming the central nervous system through its action on GABA receptors, making it effective for short-term relief of acute anxiety and agitation.

Ativan (generic name: lorazepam) is a prescription benzodiazepine medication used primarily to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizures, and for sedation before medical procedures. It works by calming the central nervous system through its action on GABA receptors, making it effective for short-term relief of acute anxiety and agitation.