A 59-year-old female asked:
can i take 1 mg of ativan (lorazepam) and 0.5 mg of clonanzepam (rivotril) together for sleep once in a while ?
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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered
36 years experience Internal Medicine
Makes no sense: they are both similar drugs. It is highly unlikely a doctor prescribed both at the same time. This implies, multiple prescribers.
so,
no.
Answered on Apr 11, 2016
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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered
55 years experience Psychiatry
Insomnia: Both Ativan (lorazepam) and Clonanzepam are medications for Anxiety. In decreasing Anxiety thoughts and anxiety feeling, EITHER Medication can help you sleep. Therapy for stress will benefit.
Consider:
Exercise or Yoga in the evening.
Close that day’s Chapter in Book of Life
Before sleeping, do Breathing and Music Relaxation,
Visual imagery of National Park
Meditation.
Let Rest and Sleep Happen!
Good Night
Answered on Apr 11, 2016
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