Posted by Lorie on July 26, 1999, at 18:19:07
In reply to Re: Lorazapam, posted by saintjames on July 26, 1999, at 13:52:42
> > I've just started taking lorazapam for anxiety. I'm worried about accidental overdose. Does anyone know how likily that may happen? How much could I take before I might have to worrie about phycological addiction or overdose?
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> James here....
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> In this class of drugs overdose leading to death
> is not, in general, possible. This is why they are used instead of other meds for anxiety. As to addiction, I can't say at what dose this happens.
> I have been taking 60 1 mg tabs every 4 months for years, generally 1mg/day and I don't go more than 3 days running because it effects my memory.
> My doc gave me some guidelines with this med (like how much was too much, and to call if I needed to take more than indicated) please make your conserns known to your doc, too. Remember that I am telling you what I do, which may not work for you. I think talking to your doc will help you with your conserns.
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> jthank you
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