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Suggest Ativan Dosage For The Treatment Of Anxiety

My 78 yr old aunt was prescribed Ativan for anxiety. (She recently lost her husband of 50 years) . She is taking .5 mg as needed (that is, when she is particularly feeling anxious) but never more than 3 or 4 times/day and never more frequently than every 5 hours. Some days she takes 1 pill. Some days 2 pills. Some days she takes 3 pills.etc. I think this is NOT the right way to use this drug. Can you tell me if I am correct?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

It is advisable to take 2 mg of Ativan drug for her anxiety. But, most suggested drug is antidepressants like escitalopram to combat her anxiety.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
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Suggest Ativan Dosage For The Treatment Of Anxiety

Hello, It is advisable to take 2 mg of Ativan drug for her anxiety. But, most suggested drug is antidepressants like escitalopram to combat her anxiety. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Soujanya