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Addiction of ativan
Sir,
Earlier i was alcohol addicted after that i met with gastro and he prescribed ativan 2 mg. I was taking ativan 2 mg daily at night for 1 year. I went to severe depression and having weight loss, sleepeness, suicidal thought, mood swing, tremor, irregular heartbeat and many more then i went to phycritrist and he prescibe me librium 10 and olisur f5 and same was taking from 2 months. Is it safe or will contact to other doctor. Will i get again addicted to librium and olisur?pllz suggest.
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Yes, ativan can be dependence forming. Librium is often used to wean oneself off of the dependence, but this is done slowly. Please continue with the psychiatrist's treatment, ask them any queries if needed but do not abruptly stop any medication.
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Dr. Sharon Narula
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Delhi
Hi, the medicine you took for one year i.e ativan is a benzodiazepine which has a habit forming tendency. So, your Psychiatrist must have prescribed librium which is also a benzodiazepine to help in the habit you might have already developed for ativan. The plan should be to taper librium slowly and gradually for a smooth transition.If we stop benzodiazepine abruptly and the patient has had history of benzodiazepine dependency, there are withdrawal symptoms.
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Continue with the medicines and have regular follow ups with a Psychiatrist.
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