Ativan 2mg Tablet – For Short-Term Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders

What is Ativan 2mg Tablet?
Ativan (Lorazepam) 2mg is a prescription benzodiazepine used to treat:
✔ Short-term anxiety
✔ Anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety, OCD)

It works by calming overactive nerve cells in the brain, reducing excessive anxiety symptoms.

Key Benefits

✔ Rapid relief from anxiety, restlessness, and irritability
✔ Helps improve sleep, focus, and mood
✔ Enhances GABA (a calming brain chemical) to reduce abnormal nerve activity

How to Take Ativan 2mg Tablet

• Take as prescribed—do not increase or skip doses.

• Can be taken with or without food, but a fixed schedule is recommended.

• Swallow whole—do not crush, chew, or break.

• Do not stop suddenly—taper off under medical supervision to avoid withdrawal.

• Missed dose? Take it ASAP, but skip if close to the next dose.

Possible Side Effects

Most side effects are mild but may include:

• Drowsiness | Dizziness | Fatigue

• Muscle weakness | Balance issues

⚠ Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Ativan affects you.

Important Safety Warnings

🚫 Alcohol: Unsafe—increases drowsiness & risk of severe side effects.
🤰 Pregnancy: Avoid—potential harm to the baby (use only if absolutely necessary).
🤱 Breastfeeding: Not recommended—may pass into breast milk.
🚗 Driving: Unsafe—may impair alertness & coordination.
💊 Habit-forming: High risk—use only as directed by a doctor.

Precautions for Medical Conditions

• Liver/Kidney Disease: Use with caution—dose adjustments may be needed.

• Severe Liver Disease: Not recommended.

How Ativan Works

Ativan enhances GABA, a natural brain chemical that reduces nerve overactivity, promoting relaxation and anxiety relief.

Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
Do not share this medication—misuse can lead to dependence.