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I' m taking lorazepam 0.5 mg for 4 days. i still have anxiety in late afternoon. should i take 1 mg?
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D/w Provider: This is one that you need to discuss with the provider who is prescribing the lorazepam. It should be taken as directed. If not optimum, that let your provider know.
Answered 10/4/2016
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