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A member asked:

Can you tell me about switching from clonazapam to ativan (lorazepam)?

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Dr. Aron Tendler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Half Life and Dosage: Ativan/lorazepam: 14 hr half life klonopin/clonazepam: 20-50hr half life usually you switch from 1mg twice a day of Clonazepam to 1mg three times a day of Lorazepam but it is not exact.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/22/2016

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