I'm a bit worried about the medication my GP prescribed. They've suggested I take Lonazep .5 every day for a month, plus Lonazep .25 in the morning for 10 days. I'm just concerned about whether this will cause any addiction or if I'll experience withdrawal symptoms when I stop. Does this sound okay to you?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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Yes you can take, follow your doctor advice

Answered 04/07/2025

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