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What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Ativan?

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Question : Is it possible to have withdrawals from ativan after only taking very small doses for not even a week? 0.25 - 0.5 mgs.
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
usually no withdrawals at such dose.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM.

Ativan in such doses of 0.25-0.5mg taken for a week, usually does not cause withdrawals.

But, there can be individual variations. There may be general malaise, irritability and restlessness.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
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What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Ativan?

Brief Answer: usually no withdrawals at such dose. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. Ativan in such doses of 0.25-0.5mg taken for a week, usually does not cause withdrawals. But, there can be individual variations. There may be general malaise, irritability and restlessness. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further. Thanks.