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Some doctors have said 2 mgs of lorazapam first time dose is a extreamly huge dose while others say it not so significant and won't be an issue?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): It really depends on what other medications u are taking at the same time, how the 2 mg. Affected you, how often it is prescribed, & what it is prescribed for, as well as your tolerance. By itself, & if prescribed 1 time or as needed, the dose is not that high.

Answered 7/10/2013

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