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How Long Does Lorazepam Take To Show Effect?

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Question : How long does it take for lorazepam to take effect?
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Two hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

What are you taking Lorazepam for? Who prescribed you this dose?
You seem to be taking low dose Lorazepam.
The peak plasma concentration of Lorazepam takes 2 to 3 hours to get its clinical effect.

Let me know if you have further queries.
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How Long Does Lorazepam Take To Show Effect?

Brief Answer: Two hours Detailed Answer: Hi, What are you taking Lorazepam for? Who prescribed you this dose? You seem to be taking low dose Lorazepam. The peak plasma concentration of Lorazepam takes 2 to 3 hours to get its clinical effect. Let me know if you have further queries.