Best treatments for catatonia
3 products may treat catatonia, spanning FDA drug classes such as benzodiazepine. The current highest-rated option is lorazepam. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 drugs we list for catatonia, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as benzodiazepine. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for catatonia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for catatonia: 1. Lorazepam · 2. Ativan · 3. Loreev XR
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 2 | 68/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → |
Full ranking · 3 treatments
lorazepam
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder, Partial Epilepsies.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.00/30· 5 forms Save up to 34% in classativan
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ativan (Lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder, Partial Epilepsies.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.00/30· 5 forms Save up to 34% in class
loreev xr
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Loreev XR (Lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder, Partial Epilepsies.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.00/30· 5 forms Save up to 34% in classFrequently asked
- What treats catatonia?
- Our catalog lists 3 products that may treat catatonia, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is lorazepam.
- What is the best-rated treatment for catatonia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — lorazepam ranks highest among the products we list for catatonia. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat catatonia?
- Treatments for catatonia span FDA drug classes including benzodiazepine. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.