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A 47-year-old female asked:

I currently take 0.5 mg of ativan, (lorazepam) only as needed, for panic attacks. i am thinking of trying a daily gaba supplement instead. thoughts? thank you.

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky
Dr. Carlos Satulovskyanswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
2nd thoughts: I would like to know your prescribing dr opinion. I m glad you asked. It is advisable to never add a supplement to a medication prescribed, mostly if you will change a calculated (by your dr) balance, targeting the same neurotransmitters the drug will act upon...You may really distort the expected effects. Just my thoughts! good luck, stay safe.
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