Ativan is from the benzodiazepine drug class with the generic name lorazepam. It is also known as anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, and anti-anxiety agents. The medicine belongs to the drug class of anxiety agents. Therefore, the drug increases the natural chemicals by increasing the working of neurotransmitters like GABA. So, this reduces the natural brain activity that relaxes the mind. That’s why after taking the drug, a person feels better.