Is Ativan an opiate?
Question posted by boogmac on 21 Aug 2013
Last updated on 19 February 2019 by Rob wade Verloop
5 Answers
Rob wade Verloop
19 Feb 2019
No
How long does it take for a 1.0
Ativan to get out of system
angel1662
22 Aug 2013
hello boogmac
Ativan is not a opiate it is a benzodiazapine... also in that family of meds is Xanax, Klonopin and a lot of others... it is very habit forming so if you do go on it please be careful, and never take more then prescribed.
theresa06
22 Aug 2013
No It is a benzodiazepine like xanax klonopin etc
happybrandee
22 Aug 2013
No, ativan is not an opiate, but it is a Benzo and it is addictive.
DzooBaby
21 Aug 2013
No, Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine but it is also considered a schedule IV controlled substance.
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