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Overwelmed at work normally no problems worked long hrs felt burnt out which made me panicky went to doc prescribed lorazapam passed out &confused why?

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Valium: May have that side effect on some people, maybe dose a bit high for you. Talk to your prescribing physician.

Answered 3/1/2014

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