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Lorazepam, commonly sold under the brand name Ativan, is a medication classified as a benzodiazepine. Like other benzodiazepines, lorazepam works by enhancing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that inhibits the activity of neurons in the brain, resulting in a calming effect on the central nervous system.