http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/threads/how-long-does-it-take-to-work-D74945_s2.htm Recent Posts About how long does it take to work at The People's Medicine Community. new things happening in the medical feild en-us Copyright 2009 Prescription Drug Info All Rights Reserved. 11/21/2009 4:38:08 AM 20 http://www.PrescriptionDrug-Info.com/threads/how-long-does-it-take-to-work-D74945_s2.htm#159440 <a href="http://www.PrescriptionDrug-Info.com/Drugs/Ativan.asp" target="Ativan.asp">Ativan</a> is NOT new, it was approved by the FDA and placed on the prescription drug market in 1977. The active ingredient is <a href="http://www.PrescriptionDrug-Info.com/Drugs/Lorazepam.asp" target="Lorazepam.asp">Lorazepam.</a> <br> <br>This is a Benzodiazepine, so in the same class as <a href="http://www.PrescriptionDrug-Info.com/Drugs/Valium.asp" target="Valium.asp">Valium</a> or <a href="http://www.PrescriptionDrug-Info.com/Drugs/Xanax.asp" target="Xanax.asp">Xanax</a> and just as addictive. <br> <br>How long it takes to start working depends on your body and metabolism, it can range from 2 weeks to a month. <br> <br>Some of the most common side effects include: sedation, dizziness and weakness. <br> <a href="http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_information_online.asp?title=Ativan&page=1001173&ad=true#Adverse_effects" target="I74704A38Z"><br>http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_information_online.asp?title=Ativan&page=1001173&ad=true#Adverse_effects</a> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:44 -0800