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Is lorazepam an MAOI?

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No, lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine. It is usually used as a sedative/relaxant to treat anxiety, insomnia or seizures.

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What is Lorazepam?
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine drug with multiple effects: sedative, anticonvulsive, antianxiety, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant. Introduced in 1971, it is most often used to treat anxiety and is widely...
What are MAOIs?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
What does Lorazepam do to you?
puts you to sleep, decreases anxiety
Does lorazepam have an antihistamine in it?
No. There is no antihistamine in it. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety.
Is klonopin a MAOI?
no.