lorazepam

noun

lor·​az·​e·​pam lȯr-ˈa-zə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine tranquilizer C₁₅H₁₀Cl₂N₂O₂ used especially to relieve anxiety and insomnia and to control epileptic seizures

Examples of lorazepam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts advise against taking lorazepam after drinking alcohol, as the combination can lead to breathing issues or difficulty waking. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025

The question will be, how frequently was Victoria taking this lorazepam? —Ben Tinker, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025

But overall, production is still way down, the vibes are awful, and on top of everything else, April has brought yet another reason for Tinseltown types to reach for their lorazepam: the Trump tariffs. —Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025

Victoria has hopefully learned to hide her lorazepam better. —Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from chlor- + -azepam (as in diazepam)

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lorazepam

noun

lor·​az·​e·​pam lȯr-ˈaz-ə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine tranquilizer C₁₅H₁₀Cl₂N₂O₂ used especially to relieve anxiety and insomnia, to control status epilepticus, and as a premedication before surgery

Note: Lorazepam is marketed under the trademark Ativan.