Ativan is the brand name for Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety drug.

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Do not drink alcoholic beverages with Ativan. Alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by Ativan.

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Each Ativan tablet intended for oral use contains .5mg, 1mg, or 2mg of Lorazepam.

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There may be an increased risk of drowsiness and sedation if Ativan is taken with any of the following (which can also cause drowsiness): alcohol, tricyclic antidepressants, eg amitriptyline, MAOI antidepressants, eg phenelzine, opioid painkillers, eg morphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, sedating antihistamines, eg chlorpheniramine, antipsychotics, eg chlorpromazine, clozapine, barbiturates, eg phenobarbitone, other benzodiazepines, eg diazepam, sleeping tablets.