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Lorazepam is it a good sleep aid? i toke it 3 years ago for my anxiety it worked really well do want to try any other pills. i still have pill from 3

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

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Referral: This drug is indicated when prescribed for anxiety. Lorazepam may be habit-forming . Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or even death. I suggest you take the Lorazepam you have left to the prescribing physician and discuss your condition.

Answered 3/22/2017

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A member asked:

Lorazepam is it a good sleep aid? i toke it 3 years ago for my anxiety it worked really well do want to try any other pills. i still have pill from 3

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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