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Some doctors are saying 2 mgs of lorazapam is a huge first dose and others say dose may put you to sleep but ok, would that dose be harmful , stress ?

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No: That is a dose that is dangerous if never taken benzodiazepines.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/12/2015

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