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Is Alprazolam Similar To Lorazepam?

two years ago my doctor proscribed alprazolam 0.25 mg for anxiety for flying...... Which worked great! I have anew Doctor that has proscribed lorazepam 0.5mg for the same thing, flying....( nervous flyer) Are they about the same kind of medication , or is one stronger than the other????? Thank you
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Lorazepam and Alprazolam belongs to a group of drugs called 'benzodiazepines'. They are used to treat anxiety disorders.
Both slow the activity of your central nervous system (CNS) and provide a tranquilizing effect. This calming effect can help you manage anxiety and nervousness.
Both of these drugs are prescribed for short-term use.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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Is Alprazolam Similar To Lorazepam?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Lorazepam and Alprazolam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines . They are used to treat anxiety disorders. Both slow the activity of your central nervous system (CNS) and provide a tranquilizing effect. This calming effect can help you manage anxiety and nervousness. Both of these drugs are prescribed for short-term use. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.