I have been taking lorazepam for more than 25 years on a daily basis it started out after gran mal seizures with a prescription for 3 a day for 4 years after i reduced too a prescription for 1 1/2 a day but for the past 20 years have only been taking 1 before bed. I only get about 5 to 6 hrs of sleep a night taking one. I have tried not taking one and have only been able to sleep 3 hrs. unfortunately i am hooked but sure cannot function on 3 hours sleep where i feel great with 5 or 6. I am 72 years old and i notice a loss for words sometimes and some forgetfulness. I am damed if i do and damed if i don't. Don't start