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Need to taper off ativan (lorazepam) after taking 1mg each day for 7 days, then .5 for the last 2 days? total use 9 days-can i just stop? dr says yes but scared

Q: need to taper off ativan (lorazepam) after taking 1mg each day for 7 days, then .5 for the last 2 days? total use 9 days-can i just stop? dr says yes but scared

Doc is right: You took Ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety &amp; now you are anxious about stopping it--but you won't have any physical problems stopping it at this point.

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Doc is right: You took Ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety & now you are anxious about stopping it--but you won't have any physical problems stopping it at this point.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

Need to taper off ativan (lorazepam) after taking 1mg each day for 7 days, then .5 for the last 2 days? total use 9 days-can i just stop? dr says yes but scared

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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