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Ativan belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicine. It is sold under the name Lorazepam and is prescribed as a sedative and anxiolytic. This medicine works by acting on the brain and nerves comprising the central nervous system. It enhances the effects of chemicals or neurotransmitters (GABA) in the body to produce a relaxing or calming effect. You can easily order ativan online is prescribed by the doctor for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, or sleep difficulty related to stress or anxiety. It can also be given in status epilepticus and as a pre-anesthetic medication, and sometimes to treat alcohol withdrawal.