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Vocabulary Entry
ativan
|noun ā¢ verb
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noun
Ativan is a brand name for a medication known as lorazepam, which is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed Ativan to help manage her anxiety."
"She felt relief within minutes after taking Ativan."
"Ativan is often used before surgeries to calm nervous patients."
V
verb
While 'Ativan' is primarily a noun (referring to the medication), it is sometimes informally used as a verb to describe the act of taking the medication.
Example Sentences
"He decided to ativan before his big presentation to ease his nerves."
"I often have to ativan when Iām feeling overwhelmed."
"She will ativan if her anxiety symptoms become too intense."