Overview Of Lorazepam

Common Medication Alternatives

The medication alternatives for lorazepam depend on what condition a patient needs to have treated. The most common is to relieve anxiety symptoms, including generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Two common alternatives for anxiety are alprazolam and diazepam. The former is often sold under the brand Xanax and is one of the most popular anxiety medications. It relieves symptoms within hours and treats anxiety that is associated with depression. Many patients take alprazolam for short-term anxiety or panic attacks. However, it seems to carry a higher risk of withdrawal symptoms.

Diazepam has fewer withdrawal symptoms and acts quickly, though it interacts with more medications. Of course, it is worth noting diazepam also helps with muscle spasms. Patients with insomnia may be prescribed zolpidem or eszopiclone instead. There are also over-the-counter alternatives. Examples include antihistamines and melatonin.

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