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When taking ativan twice a day at 0.5mg how long after the first pill can i take the second?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Twice a day med can be taken at 12 +/- 2 hours. i.e. 10-14 hours apart.

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Answered 11/12/2022

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