I am talking with a friend about horrible noises in his head. There is no let up. He has severe loss of hearing, a failed cochlear implant experience, all of which causes more angst. My question is whether a benzodiazepine, namely Lorazepam, generic of Ativan, might be beneficial in the treatment of such anxiety. (His hearing loss has been blamed on blowers used to cool down vacuum tubes transmitting messages at extreme noise levels eight hours a day, five days a week for eight years during his Air Force career.) Over simplfiication here, I realize, but I trust you have enough to answer my question.