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Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Question: i am on 1 mg ativan taken at bedtime for insomnia. I have only been on it for 8 days. would it be ok for me to quit taking it and take 2 advil pm instead?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Different medications can't substitute each other.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I don't think that it can be a good idea to change lorazepam with ibuprofen. They are completely different classes for medications.
Lorazepam is benzodizepine used for anxiety and insomnia while ibuprofen is a pain killer. If you feel drowsy and sleepy at day you can reduce the dosage to 0.5 mg of lorazepam daily.


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I Am On 1 Mg Ativan Taken At Bedtime For

Brief Answer: Different medications can't substitute each other. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I don't think that it can be a good idea to change lorazepam with ibuprofen. They are completely different classes for medications. Lorazepam is benzodizepine used for anxiety and insomnia while ibuprofen is a pain killer. If you feel drowsy and sleepy at day you can reduce the dosage to 0.5 mg of lorazepam daily. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.