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On lorazepam for 2 weeks for anxiety quit cold turkey went through w/d for a week seem normal now except when i stand up my heart rate gets to 100-120?
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Deydration: A temporary rise of your heart rate to 100+ can occur on standing, especially if you are behind in your fluids. Try drinking more water (especially important in the summer). If you feel light headed or faint on standing, please see your doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 6/26/2015
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