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Can i get addicted to ativan (lorazepam) if i take 2 mg daily for 10 days straight ?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No: If no drug/alcohol history, then short term use of a benzodiazepine (like Ativan) should not cause any dependence problems. Be open and honest with your provider if these issues are present.

Answered 2/4/2016

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

In certain respects: U'r body and mind gets used to the changes that occur, and when u come off of it u may experience withdrawal symptoms. Seizures are the extreme. Overall though the symptoms are milder, but not the most comfortable

Answered 2/11/2017

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For what reason?: Benzodiazepines do have a potential for dependence. The short term usage may not be of huge significance however.

Answered 11/4/2016

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