Ativan Vs Restoril

Ativan is a benzodiazepine used short‑term for anxiety, panic attacks, and sometimes insomnia or seizures. It begins working within 15–30 minutes and lasts about 6–10 hours, with an elimination half‑life of ~10–20 hours. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, respiratory depression (especially when combined with opioids), and risk of dependence and withdrawal .Restoril is another benzodiazepine prescribed specifically for short‑term insomnia (typically 7–10 days). It onset in under 30 minutes and lasts 6–8 hours, with half‑life around 4–11 hours. Common side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, next‑day grogginess or complex sleep behaviors. Significant risks include dependency, withdrawal and respiratory depression.