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I took ativan (lorazepam) for 2 weeks. 0.5-1mg a day. stopped taking it 4 days ago. headache, dizziness, blurred vision, can't sleep. possible withdrawal?
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Possible withdrawal: It is very likely that your symptoms correspond to a withdrawal from Benzodiazepines. Ativan (lorazepam) can be easily tapered down by 0.25 mg daily. If you experience further symptoms, increase it to 0.5 for another day or two. People usually have to try different doses, in order to find a comfort zone.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Seems unlikely: Given the low dose and relatively short period of time taking Ativan, (lorazepam) it seems unlikely you'd have withdrawal symptoms after 4 days of stopping (despite the long half-life or slow rate of metabolism/elimination).
Answered 5/1/2015
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