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I have taken a .5mg dose of ativan (lorazepam) a day for 8 days. is it safe for me to get off cold turkey?
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Speak to your doctor: It really depends on for what reason you're taking the medication. If your doctor just instructed you to do it then, following his advice is best. Otherwise, you should check to see what the schedule is supposed to be.
Answered 7/14/2014
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