Comparing Ativan vs Escitalopram

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Ativan lorazepam

Escitalopram

Ativan may be used for the treatment of anxiety or as a preoperative medicine. It is potentially addictive and a withdrawal syndrome may be experienced on discontinuation. Sedation is a common side... View more

Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Side Effects

Common side effects include: sedated state.

See the full Ativan side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, and delayed ejaculation.

See the full escitalopram side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	100 tablet
Dosage	1 mg
Per Unit^*	$40.23
Cost^*	$4,022.60

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	10 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.97
Cost^*	$97.07

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Injectable solution
Oral tablet

Oral solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Other lorazepam brands include: Ativan Injection, Lorazepam Intensol, Loreev XR Lexapro

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

25 hours

32 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 372 drugs are known to interact with Ativan:

29 major drug interactions (157 brand and generic names)
311 moderate drug interactions (1220 brand and generic names)
32 minor drug interactions (220 brand and generic names)

A total of 649 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram:

248 major drug interactions (885 brand and generic names)
356 moderate drug interactions (1613 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of LORazepam such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 30, 1977

August 14, 2002

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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