Despite the way Victoria misuses lorazepam on The White Lotus, Dr. Gallagher says there is a role for the medication in people trying to navigate intense moments of anxiety—for the short term.

Lorazepam use in HBO’s "The White Lotus" sparked a spike in searches for the drug. Find out more about the anxiety medication's uses and risks, as well as safer sleep alternatives.

If you've been tuning in to season 3 of The White Lotus on HBO, chances are you've heard one particular medication mentioned repeatedly: lorazepam. The anti-anxiety drug has become a recurring ...

If you’re curious what this drug is all about and if it’s even safe to take for anxiety, you’re not alone. That’s why I talked to an expert to get the lowdown on lorazepam.

Lorazepam is a powerful benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. While it can be a very effective medication, it should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor.

In other words: If you're on lorazepam, don't offer it up to anyone seemingly in need, Dr. Alan says. Not only is doing so dangerous for the reasons above, but it's also illegal.

Despite the way Victoria misuses lorazepam on The White Lotus, Dr. Gallagher says there is a role for the medication in people trying to navigate intense moments of anxiety—for the short-term.

Lorazepam is a powerful benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. While it can be a very effective medication, it should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor.