To bustrbrwn22: I agree with you. I was taking 2 mg of lorazepam (Ativan) for years, along with an antidepressant. I had no adverse side effects and was coasting along happily until my physician retired. Then my new physician directed me to taper of lorazepam and changed my prescription. He triggered a negative reaction that brought back my anxiety. I told him that lorazepam had never caused me any harm. I'm over 80 and, physically, I'm in good condition. He replied that benzodiazepines like lorazepam can increase the risk of falls and accident. That's true. I was aware of that and have always been very careful. But I'm willing to risk a fall in exchange for peace of mind.