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A female asked:
I take ativan (lorazepam) for an anxiety disorder. i've heard it helps with some opiate withdrawal symptoms. how much should i take to relieve the symptoms?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
If you are: withdrawing from opiates it is better to do this under supervision of your physician and not based off of advice that you obtain from a doctor on the internet who doesn't know your medical history. Take care.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Provided original answer
ok. Take care
Nov 3, 2014
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Need to ask your Dr.: HealthTap is not used for treatment of individual patients, and something like the treatment of an addiction needs to be done through a one on one evaluation with a health care provider who you develop a relationship with. The continuity of care as well as an individual treatment plan will be developed personally for your withdraw symptoms in a well coordinated medical plan. Best wishes.
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Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Need to see your: doctor Or a drug rehab center and not attempt to self medicate as this is dangerous.
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