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A member asked:

How long does .5 ativan/ lorazepam stay in your system? will water help clear it quickly?

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Measurable for days: The drug effects should last less than 24 hours in someone your age, but the drugs can be measured for many days after you have ingested them.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/9/2017

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