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What Causes An Unusual Feeling After Discontinuing Ativan?
I recently stopped taking Ativan 2mg its been two days now and prior to stopping the drug id been taking it for 1 yr. or so. my girlfriend goes to mexico to see her Dr. also to get her meds. I havnt been feeling very well and happen to be under a lot of unwanted stress. t
Sat, 30 Jun 2018
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I read it carefully and I understand your worry.
Ativan is a medicine that causes addiction. The discomfort you feel is due to withdrawal symptoms. You should not stop it directly but lower the dose gradually. Start by taking 1.5mg for the 2 next weeks, then 1mg for 2 weeks and so on until you stop it completely. If 2 weeks is short, you can make it 1 month also.
I hope this is helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service to post your health concern.
I read it carefully and I understand your worry.
Ativan is a medicine that causes addiction. The discomfort you feel is due to withdrawal symptoms. You should not stop it directly but lower the dose gradually. Start by taking 1.5mg for the 2 next weeks, then 1mg for 2 weeks and so on until you stop it completely. If 2 weeks is short, you can make it 1 month also.
I hope this is helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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