A member asked:

0.5 mg lorazepam is it enough? what happenes if i take 1mg. my original dose is 0.5 3times a day

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Discuss with DR: Half a milligram of Lorazepam is adequate for many patients. I recommend discussing dosage with your prescribing medical provider if you are considering increasing the amount you take. Some people build tolerance to lorazepam.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Discuss with doctor: There are many variables that go into the decision about the dosage of a medication . This includes , other meds that are being taken , underlying medical conditions, side effects, concern about dependency on a medication, the reason that it is prescribed in the first place and of course the response to the initial dosage. The decisions to change the dosage should be discussed with the doctor.

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Maybe. Maybe not.: The dose of Lorazepam has to be titrated to effectiveness as judged by you and your physician. Maybe it is not enough. Taking 1 mg is not harmful, but should be done under the guidance of your physician.

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