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A 30-year-old male asked:
Is it ok to stop taking 0.75 mg of ativan (lorazepam) everyday or will i have a seizure? itwas given for anxiety i take dilantin for seizure level in 3.1for years
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Odell Stillanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Don't stop abruptly: Ativan (lorazepam) can cause seizures if withdrawn too quickly, but a slow reduction - say, 0.25mg a day every week - depending on how long you've been taking it . If your doctor monitors the Dilantin levels, it may control the seizures without any problems. Sometimes, however, additional meds are needed.
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Dr. Ricardo Fontillasanswered
Child Psychiatry 39 years experience
Ask your PCP: Taper slowly, you should have no problems, your being covered by dilantin.
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Dr. William Holmesanswered
Child Psychiatry 36 years experience
Taper Gradually: You will want to set up a schedule to decrease the Ativan (lorazepam) very gradually in order to eventually stop it. There would be a risk of having seizures if you suddenly stop ativan, (lorazepam) especially given you apparent history of seizures. If you desire to stop the ativan, (lorazepam) you will want to do it under medical supervision.
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