Comparison to other drugs with similar effects
1. Diazepam (Valium)
-Also a benzodiazepine, very similar to Ativan
-lasts for a shorter amount of time, but is slightly more potent
-lasts for a shorter amount of time, but is slightly more potent
2. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
-is a Serotonin reuptake inhibitor rather than a benzodiazepine
-takes a few weeks to work and needs to be taken regularly, but increases serotonin (low levels of serotonin contribute to mood disorders, depression, and anxiety) which may fix the anxiety disorder in the first place
-Not addictive
serotonin: A natural chemical in the brain that regulates functions like mood, appetite, sleep, and memory
-takes a few weeks to work and needs to be taken regularly, but increases serotonin (low levels of serotonin contribute to mood disorders, depression, and anxiety) which may fix the anxiety disorder in the first place
-Not addictive
serotonin: A natural chemical in the brain that regulates functions like mood, appetite, sleep, and memory