Apr 12, - What happens when you mix Ativan (lorazepam) alcohol? their blood pressure will drop dangerously low, sometimes leading to a blackout. Alcohol and Ativan can exert similar effects on the body. Abuse of either drug alone can lead to serious injury and death. Feb 17, - Mixing Ativan and alcohol is one of the most dangerous drug combinations. Learn why people call this combination an instant blackout.

Pharmacopsychiatry. Mar;23(2) Lorazepam vs. alprazolam in the treatment of panic disorder. Schweizer E(1), Pohl R, Balon R, Fox I, Rickels K. Mar 21, - It relieves anxiety symptoms that are associated with depression or stress that is associated with insomnia. What's important to point out is that Xanax is approved for panic disorder while Ativan is not. Xanax is more likely to be abused because of its fast acting absorption in to the blood stream. May 7, - Alprazolam (Xanax) is used for the treatment of anxiety disorder; and lorazepam carry the stigma of higher potential for abuse compared to a.