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Was prescribed lorazepam a couple weeks ago. Took .5 and did completely nothing. A week later i tried again and nothing as expected so i took a little more and still nothing. I was given 15 pills and so far only took 4 on 2 occasions and this week i see my psychiatrist again. I don’t plan on taking it again. What can i expect? Could he tell me to try a higher dose or have me try a different benzodiazepine? I was so discouraged that this medicine didn’t help and i wonder if lorazepam doesn’t work , will all other meds similar to lorazepam not work for me? Does anyone here have a similar experience with lorazepam?

Today my psychiatrist prescribed me lorazepam half a milligram. He first prescribed me Lexapro but i told him i haven’t taken it yet as i don’t want to be on a daily medication for months possibly years. He was very nice about and gave me lorazepam. What should i expect to feel and should i take it tonight to see what it does for me or should i take it when im actively stressing out about something. Im a bit nervous but grateful i have something for my anxiety. Ive read that half a milligram is a low dose so if i don’t feel less anxious can i take another? So 1 mg total. Can anyone tell me what their experience with this medication was like. Thanks