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A member asked:

Over dosage of lorazepam can cause death? my friend did take 18 mg and fall asleep all over for 2 days. it can cause her any danger?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

She needs help: Don't know her weight. Although this was not a lethal overdose this is VERY SERIOUS. Your friend needs emergency help now. The overdose she took is very suggestive that she attempted suicide. This should not go untreated.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 10/28/2015

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