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Took a lorazepam 9am for a onset of a panic attack. feeling anxious again, would it be safe to take another 12hrs past? don't want to play with fire.

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It depends: it depends on the dose but it should be ok that long between doses. Remember lorazepam is addictive so be sure to take it only as directed

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

Took a lorazepam 9am for a onset of a panic attack. feeling anxious again, would it be safe to take another 12hrs past? don't want to play with fire.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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