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2 yrs ago took lorazepam.too hi dose 20 days.stopped cold.serious withdral. felt since then it made anxiety and me worse. are long term effect posibl?

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Not this long: Lorazepam withdrawal would have no effects this far out.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It's unlikely: Lorazepam, even in higher doses is very short acting in the system. You're anxiety worsening is probably because that's what happens with untreated anxiety. It gets worse.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

2 yrs ago took lorazepam.too hi dose 20 days.stopped cold.serious withdral. felt since then it made anxiety and me worse. are long term effect posibl?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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