Season Three of the hit HBO series The White Lotus has generated interest in a particular character, Victoria Ratliff, who is all the time anxious and shows up to the resort with a huge pill container of lorazepam—a medication she name-checks and pops like candy throughout the show. Known by its generic name Ativan, the drug is a benzodiazepine that treats anxiety or panic disorder. However, according to experts, it is not for long-term use, as lorazepam has many complications and side effects that can cause havoc with your body.
According to experts, lorazepam—a short-acting medication—can get your body addicted to it, but its effect also wears off fairly quickly. If you stop taking it suddenly, you may develop a dangerous withdrawal from the medication, which results in high blood pressure and life-threatening seizures. Doctors prescribe lorazepam to be taken only on a panic-inducing event, like if you are “claustrophobic.
”. Related News | Common Medicines That Increase The Risk of Dementia, According to ExpertsImpact Of Chronic Stress On Your Mental Health; Understanding The Warning SignsWhat is lorazepam? According to experts, lorazepam is in a class of medications known as benzodiazepines, which act as sedatives and hypnotics, according to the US Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA. Other medications within this group include Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin.
Lorazepam interacts with an area in your brain known as the GABAA channel, which slows activity in the br.