Question: what are the difference between xanax and lorazepam?
Answer: Lorazepam and Xanax are both benzodiazepines used for the treatment of anxiety, and both are equally effective for this use. The main differences between Lorazepam and Xanax are: Xanax has a quicker onset of effect, but a shorter duration of action (4 to 6 hours) compared with lorazepam's 8 hours.