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A 28-year-old male asked:

Day 12 from switch from 2mg klonopin (clonazepam) to ativan 6mg only thing is i get dizzy or lightheaded easy is this the switch from klonpin?

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Dr. Veena Govilaanswered

62 years experience

Ativan (lorazepam): Ativan (lorazepam) dose is high check with the dr who prescribed.

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Dr. Jane Steiner commented

Psychiatry 45 years experience

I agree that you should not need that much Ativan and that may easily account for your symptoms. Call your dr!

Mar 9, 2014

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