Ativan is a short term benzodiazepine and also known as the tranquilizer drug. Being bounded with such properties, it is used to treat anxiety and its related disorders for a term treatment. Furthermore, it exists in the immediate release forms and being in immediate release for its properties survive for 6 hours after consumption. However, medical authorities can use this drug for other non-mentioned goals, too, as off-label uses. Besides, you should not use it for the non-approved goals unless the doctor directs. In case you have it without the approval of the doctor. So, you will be liable for the Ativan side effects.