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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Does Ativan Look Like

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Anxiety Medications: Ativan

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

Ativan is an medication used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It has been approved for short term use, but has not been studied or approved for treatment lasting more than four months.

 

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. These are depressant medications used to treat insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasms and anxiety. Other benxodiazepines include Xanax, Valium, Librium and Klonopin. These medications have a high risk of dependence and this is wh...

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Medications

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This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as... Read more »

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