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I was on 0.5-1.0 mg ativan for 15 days. upon stopping i unexpectedly experienced physical withdrawal. most of the withdrawal symptoms have subsided except for cognitive difficulties. is it possible that i caused perm damage through excitoxicity?
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NO: No there is no permanent damage. Just try to live a healthy lifestyle and get good rest, eating, hydration, exercise and mindfulness. The dose was low and short time period. You are just worried.
Answered 12/3/2020
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Withdrawal: Some explanations: 1. Would wonder if upon stopping Ativan, you have disrupted your sleep pattern. This would be temporary, but could cause low level cognitive slowing. 2. Would not be surprising for anxiety to kick up secondary to cessation, this too will ease rapidly. 3. Please do not focus on the complex effects of neurotransmitters. You will be fine!!
Answered 12/3/2020
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