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I have stopped lorazepam 0.5 mg per day started 8 weeks back by Dr. prescription with 1 week tapering. Does it require detoxification, Can it cause withdrawal effect?
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Yes withdrawal effect may occur.
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No. This short duration may not cause problems.
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Yes it does cause negative impact on system Taper the medicine and reduce the dose gradually under supervision of doctors or be prepared that some negative impact is expected in thinking process and you have to be strong to get over negativity caused by not taking medicine
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