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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Carusus (talk | contribs) at 11:07, 13 January 2024 (Availability: new section). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Lorazepam is also prescribed for anxiety without an anxiety disorder

In regard to the recent reversion by the editor who seems certain it is only prescribed for anxiety disorders (in the context of anxiety), I've been in medical contexts as well as personally know people who have been prescribed Lorazepam, and I know that Lorazepam has been acceptably prescribed for temporary bouts of significant anxiety (e.g. a few days or weeks at most such as due to temporary health scares), without diagnosed anxiety disorders, and the heightened anxiety clearing after the triggering event resolves. An "anxiety disorder" entails a chronic condition. Lorazepam is without a doubt also prescribed for temporary heightened anxiety, with or without an anxiety disorder. 72.69.150.212 (talk) 04:37, 2 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

activan is a benzodiazepam, for instance

ativan is a a benzodiazepam, as is xanax, clonepin, temazepam and valium.

the classification error presented here appears in medical literature online and has made it, at YNHH, into medical jargon and paperwork 173.162.206.117 (talk) 03:50, 2 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Availability

As at end 2023 this medication is nowhere to be found in pharamacies or hospitals and there is a major holdup in production. Recent increases in demand, manufacturing changes, and quality control issues have resulted in a shortage of injectable and oral lorazepam, prompting clinicians to use alternatives. Should this be discussed here? Or does it belong in some separate article on thew recent significant increases in mental health problems worldwide? Carusus (talk) 11:07, 13 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]