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    Lorazepam

    Aliases: ativan

    Categories

    benzodiazepine habit-forming depressant common

    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

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