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Lorazepam 2mg
Male 26
70 kgs
Mild anxiety
Escitalopram 5mg since a few months
And lorazepam 1mg sos
I have been taking lorazepam 2mg (accidentally instead of 1mg) since 2 alternate days. Plan to stop now.
Are there chances of addiction if I take lorazepam 1mg for just 5 days ?
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Also take counseling and cbt for mild anxiety
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If you take Lorazepam 2 mg for a long duration then can be Benzodiazepine dependence, so no addiction if you take accidentally 1 or 2 extra doses.
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Drugs like lorazepam do have a potential to cause dependence.. but that is after 4-6 weeks of regular use. Short duration use is prescribed for temporary relief of anxiety and that is important in the initial phase. It is alright to take it for 5-10 days even regularly when you're starting escitalopram. There is nothing to worry about.
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Hi.. it doesn't make much difference. Reduce to 1mg and then gradually decrease it .
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consult for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
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20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Use ice cube for anxiety
Smile more
Write more
And worry less
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Dr. Arpita Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Bangalore
No chance of addiction at this dose and frequency.
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If requiring more sos, consult psychiatrist and adjust dose
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Dr. Murtaza Ali
Psychiatrist
9 yrs exp
Srinagar
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There are no chances of addiction taking benzodiazepine for short duration and under psychiatrist guidance. Kindly connect for evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Nidhi Marvania Raja
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
No, you don’t need to worry, it’s a low dose, don’t be apprehensive, but yes sudden stopping of drug can precipitate anxiety; but not necessarily in all cases. In most cases it’s easily stopped. So be assured nothing to worry.
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