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I took lorazepam 1 mg daily for a year for vestibular neuritis - not anxiety. i tapered off. lest dose 3 weeks ago. ever since ches pain and high anxiet?

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You will : Need to take your Lorazepam again till you are ready to wean yourself again.You may need to discuss with pcp for other options possibly therapy or yoga and the like.

Answered 6/27/2014

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