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If abrupt discontinuation of lorazepam can cause seizures, why is it prescribed prn?
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Depends on how used: Risk of withdrawal is greater the longer the duration of treatment is for Lorazepam and the higher the prescribed dose if prn is used 3 times per day over several weeks then risk is higher compared to 3 time per week use over the same duration.
Answered 1/13/2018
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