Withdrawal of lorazepam

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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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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P

Psychiatrist 10 yrs exp Chittoor

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

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Dr. Sajid Mohammad

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Srinagar

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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Dr. Mohd Abrar

Neuropsychiatrist 14 yrs exp Srinagar

Tremors headache confusion restlessness confusion.. No over dose can cause death.. Withdrawal can cause seizure

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Would advice to taper off slowly Consult on practo for same

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