I take lorazepam as needed, which is usually 0.5 mg per day, or possibly 1.0 mg if I'm really tense. I find it only reduces my anxiety, nothing else. I used to take 2 mg at a time, but have slowly reduced it over the years. Most days, I don't need it at all. It can make me a little sleepy, so I try not to take it before driving. I've been taking it for a decade without any problem.