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lorazapam

i have been taking lorazpam 0.5 one at bedtime i have been on this med for at least 2 years sometimes taking 2  a day how can u get offf this med and what kind of side affects when stooped
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vicki gave you good advice........
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Hi!   You need to taper off by decreasing the daily dose. Your prescribing doctor can help you with that.  Do not stop this abruptly.   If you taper slowly,over time you'll have few side effects. The most common are anxiety and insomnia.
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