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Doctor gave me lorazepam 0.5 mg to cope with anxiety and try to put my life in order. only take when too much. i am afraid of addition though. can taking this dosage a day for few weeks make it addictive? what max number of weeks to avoid addiction?

Q: doctor gave me lorazepam 0.5 mg to cope with anxiety and try to put my life in order. only take when too much. i am afraid of addition though. can taking this dosage a day for few weeks make it addictive? what max number of weeks to avoid addiction?

: Chronic Lorazepam does result in tolerance and habituation. It eventually does degrade sleep patterns. Thus, this 2-edged sword is NOT a long-term solution by any means. Would suggest you seek counseling, but also consider biofeedback, meditation, aerobic exercise, and acupuncture. Psychiatric consultation may provide more direct guidance.

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Chronic Lorazepam does result in tolerance and habituation. It eventually does degrade sleep patterns. Thus, this 2-edged sword is NOT a long-term solution by any means. Would suggest you seek counseling, but also consider biofeedback, meditation, aerobic exercise, and acupuncture. Psychiatric consultation may provide more direct guidance.

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A member asked:

Doctor gave me lorazepam 0.5 mg to cope with anxiety and try to put my life in order. only take when too much. i am afraid of addition though. can taking this dosage a day for few weeks make it addictive? what max number of weeks to avoid addiction?

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