Alternatives to lorazepam
FDA shortage status is active for lorazepam; 4 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Ativan
lorazepam class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
lorazepam (Ativan) is on an FDA shortage listing while 4 other Benzodiazepine SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 5). Labeled indication field for lorazepam: Lorazepam is used to manage anxiety disorders.
Top FAERS reaction fields for lorazepam total 96,261 reports across 10 reactions, set beside alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About lorazepam
Lorazepam is a medicine that can help with anxiety. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, which slow down activity in the brain.
Used for: Lorazepam is used to manage anxiety disorders. It can also provide short-term relief from anxiety symptoms or anxiety linked to depression. However, it is not for the stress of everyday life. Talk to your doctor regularly to see if you still need this medicine.
4 Benzodiazepine peers (wide set)
alprazolam
RxXanax
Alprazolam is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder (PD) in adults. GAD involves excessive worry and tension, while PD causes sudden and intense episodes of fear. This medicine can help reduce these symptoms.
clonazepam
RxKlonopin
Clonazepam is used to treat certain seizure disorders, including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. It can also treat absence seizures when other medicines don't work. Clonazepam also treats panic disorder, which involves unexpected panic attacks and worry about having more attacks.
diazepam
RxValium
Diazepam can help manage anxiety disorders or provide short-term relief from anxiety symptoms. It can also relieve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, such as shaking or agitation. Additionally, diazepam can help with muscle spasms and may be used with other medicines to treat seizures.
midazolam
RxVersed
Midazolam is used to sedate you before a surgery or procedure to help you relax and feel less anxious. It can also be used to help you feel calm during procedures like bronchoscopies or endoscopies. Midazolam can also be used to start general anesthesia before you get other medicines.
lorazepam vs alprazolam & clonazepam · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Diarrhoea" shows the widest count spread between lorazepam and alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam in this extract (1,563-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | lorazepam | alprazolam | clonazepam | diazepam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 13,457 | 11,933 | 10,236 | 5,714 |
| Nausea | 13,332 | 12,856 | 9,564 | 6,149 |
| Diarrhoea | 10,350 | 8,787 | 6,606 | 4,050 |
| Dyspnoea | 9,235 | 8,255 | 6,826 | 4,295 |
| Anxiety | 8,840 | 10,174 | 8,735 | 4,984 |
| Headache | 8,661 | 9,926 | 8,590 | 4,963 |
| Pain | 8,643 | 9,818 | 8,033 | 5,202 |
| Vomiting | 8,561 | 7,134 | 6,214 | 4,387 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
lorazepam shortage vs Benzodiazepine peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for lorazepam (status: Current). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for lorazepam while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for lorazepam: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Ativan SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.