Since lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, and a controlled substance, it is not so much a matter of number of refills allowed as it is the need for monitoring of this medication (given its addictive potential, especially over the long term, and especially at dosages greater than 0.5 mg, more than twice per day). Standards of care vary from state to state, but most states expect monitoring to occur every two to three months, at a minimum, with benzodiazepine medications. Most of all, a responsible clinician prescriber will take care to monitor the health of the patient, ensuring that the medication continues to be beneficial for the condition prescribed, and that benefits continue to outweigh the risks involved.
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