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Withdrawal of lorazepam

2022-01-14 14:33:29
What can be the withdrawal symptoms of lorazepam... I use take more than 12mg of lorazepam daily from last 3 months... Sudden stop of lorazepam can leads to death...
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Tremors Sweating Anxiety Seizures
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Would advice to taper off slowly Consult on practo for same

Answered2022-01-15 06:57:16

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Leads to fits,  restlessness. Don't do gradually taper by consulting Psychiatrist

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U have to taper down medication  and switch to long acting Benzo. Sudden stop not causes  death but may causes seizures. it's better u should consult for proper assessment and treatment.
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Tremors headache confusion restlessness confusion.. No over dose can cause death.. Withdrawal can cause seizure

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