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Lorazepam – Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

What If You Forget to Take Lorazepam?

Below are the general instructions if you miss a dose of lorazepam for each use:

– For treating anxiety disorder: If you miss the dose no more than 3 hours, make sure to take it as soon as possible. Otherwise, just skip it.

– For sleep issues: Skip the missed dose if you haven’t take it before the bedtime. Take the next dosage as usual in the coming night.

– Before a surgery or medical operation: Consult your doctor to learn more information about missed doses.

If you forget to take lorazepam, avoid taking a double dosage to compensate for the missed dosage. [8]