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I am suffering from severe anxiety before a surgery. taking .5mg of ativan (lorazepam) every 6 hours. it doesn't seem to be working. can i take an extra .5mg?
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Maybe: Without knowing your medical condition, this can't be answered. Call the doctor who prescribed Ativan (lorazepam) and ask him/her.
Answered 1/21/2015
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