Ativan (lorazepam) is a brand-name drug that your doctor may prescribe off-label for alcohol withdrawal. The drug isn’t approved for this use, but it has been shown to be helpful in treating alcohol ...

I have a male friend, 71, who has been on a low nightly dose of lorazepam for 15 years, originally prescribed for anxiety and insomnia due to work. He’s been retired for 10 years, but when he asked ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Lorazepam should be taken exactly as instructed by your ...