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A member asked:
Was 8 mg daily of lorazapam too much and maybe why i still have severe muscle tension 18 months after a 3 week taper by my neurogolist?
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VERY LARGE DOSE: Yes 8 mg of lorazepam is a very high dose and a 3 weeks taper was too fast. I am not sure if the muscle issues 18 months later have anything to do with the discontinuation or not. I would definitely discuss with your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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