Ativan affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Ativan is most commonly used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of seizure disorders and to relieve insomnia (induce sleep). Ativan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in here.
Ativan affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Ativan is most commonly used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of seizure disorders and to relieve insomnia (induce sleep). Ativan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in here.