{"id":47459,"date":"2021-11-20T12:42:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T17:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=47459"},"modified":"2025-04-14T15:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T19:47:35","slug":"ativan-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ativan-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Ativan alternatives: What can I take instead of Ativan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ativan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription medication used for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">short-term<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> management of generalized<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/anxiety-attack-vs-panic-attack\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and phobias, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/insomnia-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insomnia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or as an immediate emergency treatment for status epilepticus, nausea and vomiting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/serotonin-syndrome-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serotonin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and alcohol withdrawal. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lorazepam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lorazepam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the active ingredient in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, belongs to a class of drugs called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that work by enhancing the effects of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gamma-aminobutyric acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GABA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neurotransmitter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slows down nerve activity in the brain and causes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are controlled substances, and it is important to note that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can induce dependence with subsequent rebound and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they are suddenly discontinued. Furthermore, since <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half-life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of twelve hours, prolonged fatigue and neuropsychological dysfunction are potential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For these reasons, alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are frequently sought and recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on  with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-harristeeter.svg\" alt=\"Harris Teeter Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$8.80<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"#\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See  prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-take-in-place-of-ativan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I take in place of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, important factors to consider include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What specific condition is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being used to treat or augment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important patient characteristics including other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> concerns such as depression or bipolar disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the medication is intended to be used in an emergency, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inpatient<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or at-home setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential for abuse and patient sensitivity to the class of medication, which may include a history of drug misuse or abuse, alcohol dependence, or history of placement in treatment programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications that may result in harmful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age, with special considerations for younger and older adults<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the reason <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is being prescribed, several classes of medications could be used as alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/benzodiazepines\/\"><b>Other <\/b><b>benzodiazepines<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alprazolam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), midazolam, Halcion (triazolam)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antidepressants\/\"><b>Atypical <\/b><b>antidepressants<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remeron (mirtazapine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/atypical-antipsychotics\/\"><b>Atypical antipsychotics<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seroquel (quetiapine), Zyprexa (olanzapine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ssris\/\"><b>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors<\/b><b> (<\/b><b>SSRIs<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoloft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sertraline), Prozac (fluoxetine), Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (escitalopram), Paxil (paroxetine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Anti-anxiety medications<\/b><b>:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Antihistamines:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Benadryl (diphenhydramine)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/anticonvulsants\/\"><b>Anticonvulsants<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neurontin (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gabapentin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Lyrica (pregabalin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Compare Ativan alternatives<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Uses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Side Effect<\/b><b> Examples<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Get Coupon<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lorazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety, insomnia, seizures<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dizziness, respiratory depression, dependency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-6 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ativan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, seizures<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5-4 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/klonopin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety, procedural sedation, alcohol withdrawal\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-20 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/valium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alprazolam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generalized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorder<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.75-4 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xanax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restoril (temazepam)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5-30 mg\/day\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/restoril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restoril coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> syndrome, headache, fatigue<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-60 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/buspirone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoloft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sertraline)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety, depression<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidality, sexual dysfunction, sleepiness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-200 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zoloft\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoloft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paxil (paroxetine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety, depression<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-50 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paxil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paxil coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celexa (citalopram)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety, depression<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-40 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/celexa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celexa coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro (escitalopram)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety, depression<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-20 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lexapro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac (fluoxetine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety, depression<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-80 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prozac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxyzine\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety, itching, insomnia, sedation, nausea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired coordination, sedation, dry mouth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50-400 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/hydroxyzine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxyzine coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambien (zolpidem)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallucination, complex sleep-related behavior, dependency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-10 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ambien\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambien coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seroquel (quetiapine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generalized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety disorder<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, suicidality, somnolence\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-300 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/seroquel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seroquel coupons\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silenor (doxepin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychiatric disturbances, suicidality, complex sleep-related behavior\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-6 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/silenor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silenor coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belsomra (suvorexant)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallucination, complex sleep-related behavior, dependency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-20 mg\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/belsomra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belsomra coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"top-5-ativan-alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 5 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1-lexapro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Lexapro<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro is a member of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> class of medications. This drug class is often considered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5310105\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first-line for anxiety and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Compared to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Lexapro are not designated as controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) because they do not have the potential for abuse. In addition, they have a more favorable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> profile with less risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dizziness. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a longer duration of action, which makes them a good choice for long-term management, but it takes several weeks to reach full therapeutic effect. While some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-ssri-uses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other listed alternatives are used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for anxiety, Lexapro has Food and Drug Administration (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) approval for this indication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lexapro-vs-xanax\/\"><b>Lexapro vs. <\/b><b>Xanax<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-xanax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xanax\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alprazolam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment of anxiety disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both are effective, based on a faster onset of action, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is generally used more often in the treatment of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with associated fear disorders. Sometimes, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> preference between the two will be determined by the provider&#8217;s experience and the individual\u2019s response to treatment with one over the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ativan-vs-xanax\/\"><b>RELATED: <\/b><b>Ativan<\/b><b> vs. <\/b><b>Xanax<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-buspirone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/buspirone-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an anxiolytic medication originally developed as an antipsychotic. While it was found to be fairly ineffective for that purpose, it is useful in reducing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of anxiety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has recently become a more popular choice in the management of anxiety as it is not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">habit-forming<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is no risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or withdrawal associated with its use due to its lack of effects on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GABA<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receptors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this medication is typically not used in acute settings, as the clinical effect usually takes two to four weeks to set in. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bioavailability is increased with food, and individuals may be advised to take this medication with or without food, depending on the desired effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-seroquel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Seroquel<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quetiapine is sometimes used as an alternative to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when anxiety is not responding to treatment with first-line medications. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/seroquel\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seroquel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an antipsychotic medication used in the management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant anxiety, and acute episodes of anxiety and delirium in an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inpatient<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some notable differences in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/seroquel-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and patient selection when considering Seroquel use. Seroquel is associated with increased mortality in older patients with dementia-related psychosis and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antidepressants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/seroquel\/dosage\"><b>Seroquel dosage<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-hydroxyzine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Hydroxyzine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxyzine binds and stabilizes the H-1 histamine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receptor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a major <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receptor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved in the allergic response. Its action on this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receptor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> renders hydroxyzine useful for itching and sedating, and therefore, it can sometimes be used for sleep or anxiety. Hydroxyzine has a fast onset of action like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is not labeled as having a potential for abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"natural-alternatives-to-ativan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are not prescription medications. Many of them have demonstrated the ability to reduce periprocedural anxiety as well as anxiety from everyday stressors and to help with sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sma.org\/southern-medical-journal\/article\/using-music-interventions-in-perioperative-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing body of evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrating that perioperative music-based interventions are effective in reducing anxiety, pain perception, sedative intake, and postoperative pain. Most of the evidence suggests that the music selected by the researcher is most effective, as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence-based<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201crelaxing\u201d parameters such as tempo, rhythm, and melody can be better accounted for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cognitive-behavioral-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive behavioral therapy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-teletherapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive behavioral therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a well-regarded non-pharmacologic alternative for anxiety. It is a form of psychological treatment that addresses life history, ways of thinking, patterns of behavior, and coping mechanisms. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emphasizes the therapist\/patient relationship, helping individuals better understand their psychological diagnosis and be actively involved in their treatment. For some conditions, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in combination with medical therapy can be more effective than pharmacologic treatment alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lavender-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silexan is a lavender oil preparation available in 80 mg capsules. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19962288\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple clinical trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown Silexan to be superior to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placebo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have therapeutic effects comparable to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lorazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or paroxetine when used to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28511598\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat anxiety disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and symptoms typically associated with anxiety, such as impaired sleep, body pains, depression, and decreased quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"melatonin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melatonin\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/melatonin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melatonin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are considered safe and clinically meaningful alternatives to traditional sleep aids for adults and children. Unlike more traditional options, melatonin has been shown to synchronize circadian rhythms and improve the onset, duration, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33417003\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality of sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/melatonin-dosage\/\"><b>Melatonin dosage<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"valerian\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valerian<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/valerian-root\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valerian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a tall, flowering plant native to Europe and Asia sold as a dietary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Valerian-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have indicated that processed roots or stems of the valerian plant might reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and may improve sleep quality, although further research is needed. The exact mechanism by which this occurs is unknown, but likely, multiple components of the plant act synergistically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-switch-to-an-ativan-alternative\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to switch to an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are associated with significant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important to note that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-term use<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generates concern for possible unwanted effects, including memory problems, cognitive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impairment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emotional blunting, depression, worsening anxiety, and dependence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-talk-to-your-doctor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Talk to your doctor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before discontinuing any medication, it is important to discuss the reasons for changing medications, as well as the risks and benefits, with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many individuals have expressed a lifted mood with other classes of medications. There are other individuals for whom discontinuing this medication would be unsafe. If you and your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decide alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be better options, following <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the transition is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-identify-and-put-in-place-a-strong-emotional-support-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Identify and put in place a strong emotional support system<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitioning or discontinuing any medication can be stressful. Individuals who have a strong support system of family members or friends generally do better at managing the transition and the potential for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-keep-a-positive-mindset\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Keep a positive mindset<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people have fear or anxiety about changing medications. Being informed about your choices improves confidence and success with transitions. It is also important to be patient, as a successful transition and healing may take time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-taper-ativan-to-avoid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taper<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may need to be tapered (the dose slowly reduced over time) and bridged (using another medication to avoid any potential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Abrupt discontinuation can cause convulsions, psychotic reactions, and extreme acute anxiety. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tapering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps to achieve a slow and controlled decline in blood concentration so the brain can adjust to a new state. Sudden withdrawal leaves the brain in a state of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GABA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> underactivity, resulting in hyperexcitability of the nervous system. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considered an intermediate-acting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Bridging it with a long-acting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may aid in the body adjusting to a new medication regimen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ativan\/dosage\"><b>Ativan<\/b><b> dosages<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-follow-your-withdrawal-schedule\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Follow your withdrawal schedule\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a withdrawal schedule is used, with timed dosage reductions, it is very important to follow the schedule exactly as it is written. It is also important not to go backward on the schedule. If life circumstances do not permit advancing a stage (reducing the dose), do not go back to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher doses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; just stay at the stage you are on until it is safe to go forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-avoid-substance-use\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">substance use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use alcohol or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opioids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when attempting to discontinue this medication or use an alternative medication. Substances with abuse potential can increase the likelihood of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and transition failure. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ativan is a brand-name prescription medication used for the short-term management of generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, other anxiety disorders and phobias, insomnia, or as an immediate emergency treatment for status epilepticus, nausea and vomiting, serotonin syndrome, and alcohol withdrawal. Lorazepam, the active ingredient in Ativan, belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines (benzos) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":47463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[9777,450],"coauthors":[20759],"class_list":["post-47459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-anxiety","tag-mental-health","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ativan alternatives: What can I take instead of Ativan?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lexapro, Xanax, buspirone, Seroquel, and hydroxyzine are some Ativan alternatives. 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