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Took 1mg of ativan, (lorazepam) now seeing pictures move and still objects look like their moving. bed feels like i'm on a boat. normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not normal: This sounds like a pretty profound reaction. I would stop taking the ativan (lorazepam) and notify your doctor promptly. Please don't mix with alcohol or illicit drugs. Don't drive in this state.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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