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Does High Dosage Of Ativan Have Any Side Effects?

Hi My Name is Kim... I am on 0.5 mg of Ativan for my panic attacks, I will be going to the dentist tomorrow and, my question is if I take 1mg of the Ativan, how much of the o.5mg do I take... They r the little green pills that dissolve in my mouth... Thanks kim
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello.You can safely take 1 mg of lorazepam before going to the dentist. Many people take lorazepam 1mg thrice-four a day. The only side effect that you can have is drowsiness, but it is unusual at that dose.I wish you good health.
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Does High Dosage Of Ativan Have Any Side Effects?

Hello.You can safely take 1 mg of lorazepam before going to the dentist. Many people take lorazepam 1mg thrice-four a day. The only side effect that you can have is drowsiness, but it is unusual at that dose.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)