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A member asked:
If i'm taking 3mg of ativan daily, can i taper down 0.5mg a week until i'm done? or is this too fast? i've been taking it for a month and a half.
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Ativan daily: You are a smart man! That said, before you do anything else, please contact your Primary doctor for advice! Hope all stays well!
Answered 9/19/2016
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