| Used for short-term (2-4 weeks) relief of severe anxiety, anxiety-related insomnia, and as pre-opera | |
| Action and Timing: It is a fast-acting medication, often felt within 20 to 30 minutes, with a full s | |
| Effectiveness and Potency: 1 mg of lorazepam is roughly equivalent in effect to 10 mg of diazepam. | |
| Metabolism: Unlike many other benzodiazepines, lorazepam is metabolized in the liver via direct conj |
Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders. It is also used for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety caused by depression. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that works in the brain to relieve symptoms of anxiety.