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Is there any reason for a 2 mg dose of lorazapam to be prescribed first dose. ?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lorazepam: The reason has to be severity of anxiety and sedation required.The range is 1-10 mg in divided dosage. Most people are maintained at 1-3 mg per day in divided dosage. Thanks.

Answered 12/10/2013

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