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Does Xanax Work As Effective As Lorazepam?
I asked my doctor for a refill for .5mg lorazepam. After I left his office, I noticed the prescription is for .5mg xanax. Do these drugs perform the same functions or do I need to contact my doctor for another prescription? My email is YYYY@YYYY . Thanks for your help.
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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They are in the same family of medications called benzodiazepines but if you prefer the lorazepam, you should contact your doctor. They work in the same way essentially.
These medications work in the same way to help with anxiety or difficulty sleeping but are used for a short period of time because of the risk of dependence.
I hope this helps
They are in the same family of medications called benzodiazepines but if you prefer the lorazepam, you should contact your doctor. They work in the same way essentially.
These medications work in the same way to help with anxiety or difficulty sleeping but are used for a short period of time because of the risk of dependence.
I hope this helps
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