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How high a dose of ativan (lorazepam) is .5 mg?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Quite Low Moderate: Anxiety fighting doses range from .25 to 2mg. So, .5 is low - but not the lowest,

Answered 5/30/2015

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Not high: Depends on what it is used for an frequency and person receiving the medication. For sedation or pre procedure anxiolysis, higher doses are required

Answered 4/3/2018

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): Medium dose. Anything over 2mg. is high.

Answered 1/1/2020

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