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Husband experienced anxiety symptoms prescribed lorazapam took 2 mgs this should have been split up in 3 doses first time use. fell asleep mid day ok?

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Anxiety: Lorazepam will make a person drowsy especially f you have never taken it before, the effects should wear off in a few hours. Make sure to take as directed and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on it. Good luck!

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

Husband experienced anxiety symptoms prescribed lorazapam took 2 mgs this should have been split up in 3 doses first time use. fell asleep mid day ok?

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