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Can ativan (lorazepam) 1mg. cause trouble breathing? i've been on it for months now but have trouble breathing constantly. but it's tolerable.

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Dr. Peter Forster answered

Unlikely: In someone with severe lung disease there might be an effect on breathing but in an otherwise healthy person that is very unlikely.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam) & Breathing: If breathing issue is recent, you need to be evaluated by your PCP for other possible causes.

Dr Singer agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

Can ativan (lorazepam) 1mg. cause trouble breathing? i've been on it for months now but have trouble breathing constantly. but it's tolerable.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Forster answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Singer agreed

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