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Was prescribed ativan 1mg a day as needed in feb 2023. took it every so often for sleep anxiety. the last 2 weeks needed it everyday day but want to go back to as needed. do i need a taper schedule? dr didnt specify any taper?

Q: was prescribed ativan 1mg a day as needed in feb 2023. took it every so often for sleep anxiety. the last 2 weeks needed it everyday day but want to go back to as needed. do i need a taper schedule? dr didnt specify any taper?

: This is a short period of time and you should be OK without a taper. But should you still get sleep anxiety pl reconsult the doc. Hope you do well

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This is a short period of time and you should be OK without a taper. But should you still get sleep anxiety pl reconsult the doc. Hope you do well

Answered 5/4/2023

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A member asked:

Was prescribed ativan 1mg a day as needed in feb 2023. took it every so often for sleep anxiety. the last 2 weeks needed it everyday day but want to go back to as needed. do i need a taper schedule? dr didnt specify any taper?

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