Ativan (Lorazepam) is a prescription medication classified as a benzodiazepine. It is primarily used for its anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), sedative, and anticonvulsant effects. Ativan is commonly prescribed to manage anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as for the short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms. It is also used as a pre-anesthetic and to treat seizures.
