Lorazepam has a higher tendency to cause "paradoxical effects". These can include hallucinations and paranoia. I have known 2 people personally that have this reaction to Ativan.
It is definitely odd that this happens though. I know many drugs can cause paradoxical reactions but for some reason this benzo has caused more of this type of effect than any other, with alprazolam being in 2nd place.
It is definitely odd that this happens though. I know many drugs can cause paradoxical reactions but for some reason this benzo has caused more of this type of effect than any other, with alprazolam being in 2nd place.