Clonazepam vs. Lorazepam — What's the Difference?

Clonazepam, sold under the brand Klonopin among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat seizures, panic disorder, anxiety, and the movement disorder known as akathisia. It is a tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine class.

Lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan among others, is a benzodiazepine medication. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping, severe agitation, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

A benzodiazepine drug, C15H10ClN3O3, used to control epileptic seizures and to treat panic disorder.

A benzodiazepine drug, C15H10Cl2N2O2, that acts as a sedative and antianxiety agent and is used therapeutically to control seizures.

(pharmaceutical drug) A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. It is a derivative of nitrazepam.

(pharmaceutical drug) A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used especially to treat anxiety.

Tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia