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A member asked:

I heard that taking 1.5 mg more then i'm used to on ativan (lorazepam) should be ok.. but could it still affect me with an empty stomach?

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Be careful: Ativan (lorazepam) is a powerful sedative. Although 1.5 mg extra is probably not dangerous, it could potentially cause unexpected sedation, and in the worst case, stoppage of breathing. Do so only after speaking with your doctor about it, and avoid alcohol or any other sedatives. Hope this helps!

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Answered 9/5/2014

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