Ativan is an oral prescription medication used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, seizures, generalized anxiety disorder, and comorbid depression. To sedate mechanically ventilated patients and interfere with memory formation. The effect of the drug begins within 20 to 35 minutes, and the active duration is three to four hours. It is available in various forms, such as Ativan 1mg and 2mg, at very reasonable prices in the United States.