Comparing Lorazepam vs Xanax
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Lorazepam 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... View more |
Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Xanax may also be used for... View more |
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| More about Lorazepam | More about Xanax (alprazolam) | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Lorazepam has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 957 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Xanax has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 783 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include: sedated state. See the full lorazepam side effects document. |
Common side effects include: ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, constipation, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, dysarthria, fatigue, memory impairment, skin rash, weight gain, weight loss, anxiety, blurred vision, diarrhea, insomnia, decreased libido, increased appetite, and decreased appetite. See the full Xanax side effects document. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all lorazepam prices |
View all Xanax prices and generic prices |
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| Ativan, Ativan Injection, Lorazepam Intensol, Loreev XR | Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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25 hours |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with lorazepam:
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A total of 514 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:
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September 30, 1977 |
October 16, 1981 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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.
Further information
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