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Does .5 of ativan (lorazepam) cause respiratory depression?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Unlikely: Unlikely unless one is suffering from advanced COPD or asthma.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Does .5 of ativan (lorazepam) cause respiratory depression?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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