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Thursday, January 12, 2012 terri asks

Q: Is clonzapam the same thing as lorazepam

is clonazapam the same thing

as lorazepam

 

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Merely Me, Health Guide
1/12/12 9:33pm

Hello Terri

 

No these are two different medications.

 

Clonazepam is also called Klonopin and is used to treat seizures or panic attacks.  It is also sometimes used off-label to help with sleep.  I am currently taking this medication as needed for sleep.

 

Lorazepam (Ativan) is also of the same class of drugs as Clonazepam and is used to treat anxiety. 

 

To learn more about these medications the best source of information is your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Hope this helps some.  Thank you for your question.

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By terri— Last Modified: 01/12/12, First Published: 01/12/12