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How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 11 4:46pm | Replies (113)
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@jimhd

I don't know what dosages Lorazepam is available in, but it makes it easier to reduce the dosage, the smaller the pill is. For example, cutting a .5mg pill in quarters is harder than cutting a .25mg in half. It was kind of a pain to cut the 1mg pills into quarters and eighths, and not very precise.

I agree with the idea of doing it in the pleasant summer months.

Jim

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richelainebaker | @richelainebaker | May 6 3:27pm

I am actually on the lowest dose of lorazepam and it is a very tiny pill. I only take it once a day before bed so I worry about the insomnia issues. I will have to find a way to cut the pill down and because it's so tiny it is going to be difficult. I have a pill cutter but it won't be precise. I am wondering how important that will be. I'm hoping a pharmacist at my CVS may be able to help me with that. Maybe he will have some recommendations. Thank you so much for your response.

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