Clonazepam vs. Lorazepam

Clonazepamnoun

(pharmaceutical drug) A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. It is a derivative of nitrazepam.

Clonazepam

Clonazepam, sold under the brand Klonopin among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat seizures, panic disorder, anxiety, and the movement disorder known as akathisia. It is a tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine class.

Lorazepamnoun

(pharmaceutical drug) A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used especially to treat anxiety.

Lorazepamnoun

tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia

Lorazepam

Lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan among others, is a benzodiazepine medication. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping, severe agitation, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.