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A member asked:
On ativan 2-4mg for about a month and a half. asked to taper and doctor gave 60 1mg tablets. is this enough to taper off safely? need taper schedule.
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Doctor supervision: Tapering Ativan should be individualized, carefully monitored by prescribing physician and flexible if underlying symptoms or signs of withdrawal occur. Don't have enough information about your medical/psych history to determine a taper schedule. Ativan is given for different reasons, anxiety being one. Contact prescribing doc to discuss your need for tapering supervision. I hope this helps.
Answered 9/16/2016
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