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Can I Be Addicted To 0.5mg Of Lorazepam?

Hi, i experienced anticipatory anxiety this week due to knowing i might have to take an elevator after foot surgery (today). I m Claustrophobic in a big way. I took .5mg of Lorazepan before bed last night (Thurs) and slept fine. Since I had extreme anxiety Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs., couldn t eat or sleep well, my question is, can I take another .5mg Lor. tonight without becoming addicted? Also, since this is situational anxiety, brought on by the thought of the elevator, could my anxiety subside on its own now, since surgery is over? bty, they let me walk down the stairs! :)
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Dear user
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. One dose of Lorazepam 0.5 mg usually do not have any addictive properties. For addiction you need to take it continuously. I see your case as actual anxiety disorder which happened after the traumatic event of your surgery. I suggest counseling and if needed therapy.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can I Be Addicted To 0.5mg Of Lorazepam?

Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. One dose of Lorazepam 0.5 mg usually do not have any addictive properties. For addiction you need to take it continuously. I see your case as actual anxiety disorder which happened after the traumatic event of your surgery. I suggest counseling and if needed therapy. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.