Ativan is the brand name for Lorazepam, a prescription medication classified under benzodiazepines. It is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures, and is sometimes prescribed before surgery to help with relaxation. Ativan works by enhancing the effect of a natural chemical in the brain called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which helps calm the nervous sys... https://www.pelotonia.org/profile/BW1075912