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How Long Could A Person Be On Ativan Without Having Difficulty To Stop Them ?
How long could a person be on ativan without having difficulty to stop taking them? I am taking four (1mg) per day, 2 in the morning and two in the evening, since a month, before I was taking 2 per day for aabout three months - how should I start cutting back, or does it matter if I continue taking them,since it does help me? I have a severe case of the lingering shingles since two years and I am allergic to most medication so this is what the doctor finally gave me to relax and help sleep at night - I am fortunate that you are online, looking forward to your answer. Thanks so much!
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013
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hi cmroberts
i think you should consult physician (internal medicine) or psychiatrist for drug dependence .
should not take such drugs on own.
i think you should consult physician (internal medicine) or psychiatrist for drug dependence .
should not take such drugs on own.
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