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Been taking ativan (lorazepam for 2 weeks (13 days) at a dose of 1.5-2mg per day) can i stop cold turkey as i've run out?? without significant side effects that may be harmful?

Q: been taking ativan (lorazepam for 2 weeks (13 days) at a dose of 1.5-2mg per day) can i stop cold turkey as i've run out?? without significant side effects that may be harmful?

: Abrupt discontinuance is not recommended even with short term use and not very high dose . It is safer if you can taper then stop after 2 weeks by using lower dose each day then q other day.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Abrupt discontinuance is not recommended even with short term use and not very high dose . It is safer if you can taper then stop after 2 weeks by using lower dose each day then q other day.

Dr Landy and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2021

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Dr. Kate Erwin answered

Also depends how often you took the Ativan. .5 mg 4x/day may well lead to withdrawal symptoms but 2 mg/day at one time likely will not. Best of luck!

Answered 10/20/2021

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A member asked:

Been taking ativan (lorazepam for 2 weeks (13 days) at a dose of 1.5-2mg per day) can i stop cold turkey as i've run out?? without significant side effects that may be harmful?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Landy and another doctor agreed

Dr. Kate Erwin answered

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