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A 22-year-old male asked:
I have taken 0.25mg of ativan (lorazepam) at 5pm today, and at 10pm i've taken valerian root. could anything serious happen to me? should i look for an er?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 41 years experience
No reason to worry: 0.25 mg is a low dose of Ativan (lorazepam) (which is often given in doses as high as 2mg). I recommend taking the lowest dose that works, but 2 mg is generally safe.
Valerian root is extremely safe and relatively mild compared to Ativan (lorazepam). If you take both Ativan (lorazepam) and Valerian you can expect an additive effect; you will be more sedated than taking either alone, but it is not dangerous. No need to go to ER.
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Last updated Jun 22, 2016
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