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What symptoms should i expect from long term lorazepam abuse.

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not on your own: Cravings, anxiety, sleep disruption, nightmares, even seizures if you stop on your own...Better off get help. 1855 detox 00 or other na /aa hotlines might help. Ask your dr. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/8/2016

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