How Can Lorazipam Dosage Be Reduced?

Posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014

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Question : I have taken lorazipam 2mg for over 5 yrs. I decided to start reducing to 1.5 mg, now for the second day. I s that to fast? also taking 60mg Cymbalta 5 yrs. all this to reduce ibs.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, that's too fast.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I think the rate of decrease in the dosage is somewhat fast. I will like that you drop by 0.5mg weekly and take at least 4weeks before getting off this drug. Remember you have used it for a while and getting off it should not be done in a hurry because of the risk of withdrawal symptoms. Take your time and get it done once and very well.

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