Ativan (Lorazepam) 2 mg tablets are used primarily to treat epilepsy (including status epilepticus) and anxiety disorders. They may also be prescribed short-term for sleep difficulties related to anxiety or as a sedative before surgery.

🩺 What Ativan Is Used For

• Helps relieve anxiety by calming brain activity through increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a brain chemical.
• Stops seizure attacks by relaxing tense muscles and calming brain cells.
• Useful for short-term treatment of sleeping problems caused by anxiety.
• Sometimes used as a sedative before surgical procedures.

⚠️ Important Precautions

• Do not stop taking the medication abruptly without doctor’s advice to avoid withdrawal symptoms like anxiety or tremors.
• Inform your doctor if you have lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), liver problems, or issues with alcohol or recreational drugs.
• The drug may cause side effects like sleepiness, tiredness, muscle weakness, or coordination problems; these often improve over time.

🩺 When to See a Doctor

• If side effects persist or worsen.
• Before starting or stopping Ativan to ensure safe use and appropriate monitoring.

Consult a neurologist or psychiatrist for proper evaluation and guidance on Lorazepam use.