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A member asked:
When tapering off of both ativan (lorazepam) an lortab slowly is it a side effect 2 go through periods of feeling very short of breath? how long will this last?
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Yes: Your shortness of breath is likely from anxiety related to withdrawal. Make sure your tapering off of these medications is supervised by your physician.
Answered 12/9/2022
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Possibly...: If the shortness of breath is associated with any anxiety or stress, then it is to be expected when tapering off benzodiazepines. However, as you are on an inhaler (unsure of your diagnosis), then if you have a reactive airway disease, this can be made worse with stress, so indirectly it could be contributing. Otherwise, shortness of breath is not a direct side effect of discontinuing those meds.
Answered 3/26/2016
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