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VerifiedHi there,
This is Dr Basu, Experienced Specialist.
I am here to address your concerns and provide great service.
Valium is long acting --remains in the body for at least 50 hours even longer.
So, there is a risk of toxicity with ativan started on same night like drowsiness, less responsiveness.
Ativan can be started tomorrow without problem or at least 12 hours after the last dose.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us today. If you have any additional questions or need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to ask. I am here to answer them. I wish you good health. Regards, ***** *****
This is Dr Basu, Experienced Specialist.
I am here to address your concerns and provide great service.
Valium is long acting --remains in the body for at least 50 hours even longer.
So, there is a risk of toxicity with ativan started on same night like drowsiness, less responsiveness.
Ativan can be started tomorrow without problem or at least 12 hours after the last dose.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us today. If you have any additional questions or need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to ask. I am here to answer them. I wish you good health. Regards, ***** *****
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VerifiedHi. We can't take the place of your son's doctor here. You need to call him and ask exactly what he wants to do here since he may have wanted to taper the Valium while switching him to the Ativan
Hi there,
I was not able to reply to you as other expert posted a reply here.
Coming back to your question,
Valium is long acting and hence lorazepam should started at least 12 hour after the last valium dose to avoid toxicity like sleepiness, or respiratory problems.
However please also confirm with his doctor about the lorazepam dosing plan.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us today. If you have any additional questions or need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to ask. I am here to answer them. I wish you good health. Regards, ***** *****
I was not able to reply to you as other expert posted a reply here.
Coming back to your question,
Valium is long acting and hence lorazepam should started at least 12 hour after the last valium dose to avoid toxicity like sleepiness, or respiratory problems.
However please also confirm with his doctor about the lorazepam dosing plan.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us today. If you have any additional questions or need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to ask. I am here to answer them. I wish you good health. Regards, ***** *****
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