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I take .5mg ativan for anxiety on an as needed basis. if i'm taking it once every 3 weeks or so, is that too much? will i become addicted?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

0.5 mg Ativan is a: very low dose and taking it as needed every three weeks or so will not lead to addiction. If you have not yet developed/reviewed anxiety management strategies you may want to check out websites such as https://www.adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress. Best regards for good health.

Dr Borncamp agreed

Answered 5/1/2017

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A member asked:

I take .5mg ativan for anxiety on an as needed basis. if i'm taking it once every 3 weeks or so, is that too much? will i become addicted?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Dr Borncamp agreed

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