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So ive been taking 0.5mg ativan for about 20 days but didnt take it 3 or 4 days spread out through the 20 days and sometimes it was 1mg as i was prescribed but never no more than 1mg and im wondering if im still in the safe area for taking it?

Q: so ive been taking 0.5mg ativan for about 20 days but didnt take it 3 or 4 days spread out through the 20 days and sometimes it was 1mg as i was prescribed but never no more than 1mg and im wondering if im still in the safe area for taking it?

: Ativan is habit forming even at the dose you take. If you wish to discontinue its use go on a slow taper off it with the ok and supervision of your prescribing physician.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Ativan is habit forming even at the dose you take. If you wish to discontinue its use go on a slow taper off it with the ok and supervision of your prescribing physician.

Answered 2/22/2022

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A member asked:

So ive been taking 0.5mg ativan for about 20 days but didnt take it 3 or 4 days spread out through the 20 days and sometimes it was 1mg as i was prescribed but never no more than 1mg and im wondering if im still in the safe area for taking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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