UNDERSTANDING BENZODIAZEPINE MEDICATIONS: ATIVAN AND XANAX

Benzodiazepines present a class of medications widely prescribed for managing anxiety and insomnia. Two frequently used examples are Ativan (lorazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam). These drugs function by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces nerve activity in the brain. Ativan and Xanax deliver rapid