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Is ativan (lorazepam) 1 mg taking daily at bed time is harmful in long term even if i become addictive to it.take sertaline 25mg telmisartan40 n amlodipine5 also?
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Addiction: Yes. Addiction is about the disease in the brain, not necessarily about the drug. Addictive disease leads to despair, obsession, and death. Addiction is often a lonely existence, and often without joy or spirituality. Seek sobriety and serenity.
Answered 10/4/2016
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