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What Is The Ideal Dosage Of Ativan For Anxiety?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Question: My mom took a Ativan sub lingual at 8:00 a.m. this morning for anxiety and she is still anxious it is 1 mg. how long should she wait before she can take another one?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
ATIVAN. YES SHE CAN

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Ativan containing lorazepam can be taken as 2-3 mg tablets every 8 hours. The total dose should not exceed 10 mg over 24 hours.

let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil
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What Is The Ideal Dosage Of Ativan For Anxiety?

Brief Answer: ATIVAN. YES SHE CAN Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Ativan containing lorazepam can be taken as 2-3 mg tablets every 8 hours. The total dose should not exceed 10 mg over 24 hours. let me know if you have any query Wishing you best of health Thanks Dr M.S Khalil