
Is Long Term Usage Of Lorazepam Safe?

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Hello, and thanks for your question.
Lorazepam is indeed addictive, but you do NOT need to be on these for life. You will need to very slowly and very carefully weaned off of them under the direct supervision of your doctor. Over a period of several months, your dose will be increased slowly to avoid shakes/withdrawal as much as possible. Eventually you will be off of them completely. This is an excellent goal and the safest thing for you in the long run.
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You should absolutely not wean YOURSELF off. You should work with your doctor to have your doctor slowly prescribe lower doses as they see fit. As for your daughter stealing them, buy a lockbox or safe where only you know the combination.
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