What Is Preferred Dosage Of Lorazepam Gel For My Anxiety And Depression?

Posted on Mon, 17 Feb 2014

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Question : hi the medicine lorazepam and its a gel what is thye dosage and what would 1 ml =in mgs are u a p rescibing dr online cause im in the also do you diagnose and prescribe here on this siteihave a few medical problem that nee medicine to help iused to be on anxiety and depression meds kilonopin and paxil also adderall for add and they worked great but now i have no dr since i moved

Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Dosage varies. Not possible to prescribe online... Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine medication, which is used in the short-term treatment of aniety and sleep problems. It is usually available as a tablet or as an injection. It is rarely used in a gel form. Ativan gel or ABH gel are some of the gel preparations containing Lorazepam, but research evidence shows that in the gel form, the absorption and effectiveness of the medication is poor and unpredictable. Regarding the dosage, it depends on the nature and severity of the problems for which you have been prescribed the medication for. The ml to mg conversion depends on the brand and preparation of medication and the exact constituents and concentration should be mentioned on the back of the gel tube. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, it is not possible to prescribe medication online through this website. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist

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