Common Brand Names for Lorazepam
The most widely recognized brand name for lorazepam is Ativan 1. This is the primary brand name used in clinical practice across multiple settings including anxiety management, sedation, and insomnia treatment.
Additional Brand Information
A newer extended-release formulation called Loreev XR® was approved by the FDA in 2021 2. This represents a long-acting version of lorazepam that differs from the traditional immediate-release formulations.
Clinical Context
Lorazepam is available in multiple formulations:
- Oral tablets (immediate-release)
- Oral concentrate solution (2 mg/mL) 3
- Extended-release formulation (Loreev XR®) 2
- Injectable formulations for IV/IM administration 4
The medication is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and dependence 3. When prescribed, lorazepam products carry significant warnings regarding risks of respiratory depression (especially when combined with opioids), physical dependence, withdrawal reactions, and potential for abuse 3.
Important prescribing note: Regardless of brand name, all lorazepam formulations require careful patient selection, appropriate dosing, and monitoring for adverse effects including sedation, dizziness, and cognitive impairment 1, 5. The oral concentrate formulation requires protection from light and refrigeration once opened 6.