Ativan (Generic) 2mg is a benzodiazepine in the Anxiety and Sleep Aid category. As a generic form of lorazepam, it is used to relieve anxiety and manage short-term insomnia related to anxiety by calming the central nervous system.
Health Benefits
Anxiety Disorders: Reduces excessive worry, tension, and nervousness.
Acute Anxiety Episodes: Helps manage short-term anxiety due to stress.
Anxiety-Related Insomnia: Aids in sleep by easing anxiety symptoms.
Dosage
For anxiety: Adults typically take 2–3 mg daily in divided doses, adjusted up to 6 mg/day if needed.
For insomnia: A single dose of 2–4 mg at bedtime is common.
Elderly patients may begin with 1–2 mg/day to reduce side effects. Always follow your doctor’s exact instructions.
Precautions
Inform your doctor if you have respiratory issues, liver/kidney disease, depression, substance abuse history, glaucoma, seizures, or myasthenia gravis. Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Confirm the medication with your pharmacist and take only as prescribed.
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