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I think i might be having tolerance or withdrawal symptoms from ativan? i have been taking off and on for years. i have a mild tremor i both hands and have been having hot flashes.... i didn't put together that this may be in correlation to trying to redu

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Yes: Yes you sound like you are having some withdrawal from the Ativan. Best to go see your doctor

Answered 10/20/2016

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A member asked:

I think i might be having tolerance or withdrawal symptoms from ativan? i have been taking off and on for years. i have a mild tremor i both hands and have been having hot flashes.... i didn't put together that this may be in correlation to trying to redu

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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