Regarding the medication, we are about to refute the following 8 falsehoods about Ativan Generic: Ativan Generic is not as effective as its original – WRONG! – It has been approved as the generic form of Ativan, an anti-anxiety drug found to be useful in the management of anxiety disorders since 1977. Ativan Generic is not as potent as original Ativan – WRONG – Generic drugs marketed without brand names are not inferior to their brand name counterparts. In the case of Ativan Generic, it is chemically identical to Ativan because they both contain the drug Lorazepam and, therefore, meet the same standards of the U.S. FDA for safety and effectiveness. Ativan Generic does not affect the symptoms of anxiety quickly – WRONG – Generic Ativan relieves the symptoms of anxiety by slowing down the nerve impulses to the brain that affect its chemical balance and create anxiety and the more serious anxiety disorders, as well. Ativan Generic requires a prescription – WRONG – You do not need a prior prescription when ordering your medication from Pro-Medics.

Anxiety: The recommended starting dose of lorazepam for adults by mouth is 1 mg to 2 mg per day. The dose is individualize according to your specific needs and response to the medication. This dose can be increased by your doctor to as high as 6 mg per day in 2 to 4 divided doses.

If you are taking the sublingual tablets, place the tablet under the tongue. The medication will dissolve in about 20 seconds. You should not swallow for at least 2 minutes to allow the medication to be absorbed into the body.