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I've been prescribed .5 mg ativan for a few days but i don't care for the short half life as you can become dependant. is 25mg librium a better altern?
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Ativan : Ativan has a longer half life than xanax. Maybe you can try Klonipin? It is milder and affect lasts longer.
Answered 3/5/2017
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