Harrisonburg, VA
A 19-year-old female asked:
Is it okay that i didn't taper off ativan (lorazepam) 1 mg/day? was on it for 2 weeks, having insomnia, tremors and anxiety. my doctor didn't mention tapering.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
Ativan (lorazepam) effects: Ativan (lorazepam) is a medication for Anxiety.
Insomnia, tremors and anxiety are not common side effects.
Let Wise Woman within you Reflect:
• Day by day in last 2 weeks, whether you had these symptoms
• New Stressors-Relationships, separation, school, work,
• Peer pressure to use Alcohol or Drugs in your life
• See Psychiatrist for
? Diagnosis
? Decrease dose of Ativan (lorazepam)
? Therapy
? Relaxation
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1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 15, 2016
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