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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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Not this long: Lorazepam withdrawal would have no effects this far out.
Answered 6/27/2014
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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.
Answered 10/4/2016
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