Benzodiazepines
Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg)
Street names: Ativan, Tranks
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Calm, sedation, anti-anxiety, seizure control
⚠Key risks
- Dependence and withdrawal seizures
- Rebound anxiety between doses
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme sedation
- Confusion
- Slow breathing with other depressants
📋Quick facts
Also known asAtivan, Tranks
CategoryBenzodiazepines
Schedule / classSchedule IV (US)
AppearanceWhite tablets (0.5–2.5 mg) marked imprint; clear injectable vials (hospitals)
Street price~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet (diverted)
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule IV; felony without prescription
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, DEA
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence and withdrawal seizures; Rebound anxiety between doses | ~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet |
| Diazepam | Schedule IV | Dependence in 2–4 weeks of daily use; Dangerous withdrawal (seizures) — never stop cold turkey | ~$1–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk); Counterfeit 'bars' increasingly contain fentanyl or bromazolam | ~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar |
| Clonazepam (Rivotril/Klonopin 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Long half-life — dependence builds silently; Withdrawal can last months | ~$1–$5 per 2 mg tablet |
| Nitrazepam (Nipam 5 mg) | Schedule IV | Morning 'hangover' impairment; Dependence and falls in older users | ~$1–$4 per 5 mg tablet |
| Bromazepam (Lexotan 6 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence; withdrawal anxiety rebound | ~$1–$5 per 6 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
Spotted wrong or outdated info?
Profiles are reviewed against NIDA/DEA/EMCDDA sources. See something off? Submit a correction — it goes straight to our editorial queue.