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Is Is Legal To Buy Lorazepam Online?
Question: Is is legal to buy lorazepam online.
Brief Answer:
Yes, if you have a prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Lorazepam is a prescription only drug. You can buy it online only if you have a prescription for the drug. If not, it is illegal to sell such schedule IV drugs online without prescription.
Please do ask if any doubts.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Yes, if you have a prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Lorazepam is a prescription only drug. You can buy it online only if you have a prescription for the drug. If not, it is illegal to sell such schedule IV drugs online without prescription.
Please do ask if any doubts.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't want IV .iguess I meant 2mg PO or 1mg for that matter
Brief Answer:
Its Schedule 4 (IV-roman numeral)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
thanks for writing back.
I meant to say its a schedule 4 drug.
Lorazepam is a Schedule IV (4) drug under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and internationally under the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances. It is a Schedule IV (4) drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in Canada.
Hence, its illegal marketing it without a valid prescription.
regards,
Its Schedule 4 (IV-roman numeral)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
thanks for writing back.
I meant to say its a schedule 4 drug.
Lorazepam is a Schedule IV (4) drug under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and internationally under the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances. It is a Schedule IV (4) drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in Canada.
Hence, its illegal marketing it without a valid prescription.
regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can I get a prescription for lorazepam online
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry. Since its a prescription only drug of schedule 4 its unethical and illegal to prescribe or market the drug online.
The drug is huge potential of addiction and has a wide side effect profile. Hence, no doctor should advice it without examining the patient and confirming the indication.
I hope you understand. This is to avoid litigations.
Wish you good health.
regards,
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry. Since its a prescription only drug of schedule 4 its unethical and illegal to prescribe or market the drug online.
The drug is huge potential of addiction and has a wide side effect profile. Hence, no doctor should advice it without examining the patient and confirming the indication.
I hope you understand. This is to avoid litigations.
Wish you good health.
regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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