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How long must i wait to change from diazepam (for anxiety and muscle relaxation) to lorazepam?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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If you stop: the diazepam today you could start the lorazepam tomorrow without difficulty

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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