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Posted by Lorie on July 26, 1999, at 10:31:06
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?
Posted by saintjames on July 26, 1999, at 13:52:42
In reply to Lorazapam, posted by Lorie on July 26, 1999, at 10:31:06
> 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?
James here....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.j
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?
>
>
> James here....
>
> 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.
>
> jthank you
Posted by anna on July 27, 1999, at 15:10:03
In reply to Lorazapam, posted by Lorie on July 26, 1999, at 10:31:06
> 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?
Addiction can occur if you take it continuously for a week or so. Try and only have it every other day cos they,re hard to get off.
anna
Posted by Serendipity on July 30, 1999, at 20:16:56
In reply to Re: Lorazapam, posted by anna on July 27, 1999, at 15:10:03
> > 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?
>
> Addiction can occur if you take it continuously for a week or so. Try and only have it every other day cos they,re hard to get off.
>
> annaAnd PLEASE do not stop taking lorazepam if you are taking it regularly without medical supervision. You could have a seizure! There are taper schedules available to safely withdraw from this medication.
Posted by Amy on September 10, 1999, at 13:43:59
In reply to Re: Lorazapam, posted by Serendipity on July 30, 1999, at 20:16:56
> > > 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?
> >
> > Addiction can occur if you take it continuously for a week or so. Try and only have it every other day cos they,re hard to get off.
> >
> > anna
>
> And PLEASE do not stop taking lorazepam if you are taking it regularly without medical supervision. You could have a seizure! There are taper schedules available to safely withdraw from this medication.
I never heard of that. My doctor put me on it for a few months and never told me to gradually stop taking it. I guess I'll ask hiim about it.
Amy
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