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I take .5 mg of ativan (lorazepam) in the morning with breakfast usually with coffee...am i defeating the purpose of ativan (lorazepam) by ingesting the caffeine??

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Be the judge: If this is your routine, and you find that your anxiety is well managed, no. If you still feel it, perhaps. Caffeine in a regular cup of coffee does not cause anxiety in most people. But some are hyper-sensitive or expect it to. You'd know better than anyone for yourself. Best!

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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A member asked:

I take .5 mg of ativan (lorazepam) in the morning with breakfast usually with coffee...am i defeating the purpose of ativan (lorazepam) by ingesting the caffeine??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Altman agreed

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