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Were you looking for information about Ativan? Advan is a common misspelling of Ativan.
Ativan® is a prescription medicine that has been approved to treat anxiety. The drug comes in tablet, oral liquid, and injectable forms. As with all medications, side effects are possible during treatment with Ativan. Commonly reported ones include dizziness, weakness, and unsteadiness, among others.
(Click Ativan for more information on what the drug is used for, how it works, and possible off-label uses of Ativan.)

Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD