Use Of Librium

Chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide, trade name Librium among others, is a sedative and hypnotic medication of the benzodiazepine class; it is used to treat anxiety, insomnia and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Chlordiazepoxide has a medium to long half-life but its active metabolite has a very long half-life. The drug has amnesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.[1] Chlordiazepoxide was patented in 1958 and approved for...

for what purpose this drug is used and what are the side effects. ## Librium is a strong sedative in the benzodiazapine family of drugs. Uses incise anxiety, but it it's used to treat the more intense and dangerous symptoms ( as well as prevent them... i.e.- seizures, tremors, 'D Ts'', things like that ). Still, there are plenty of doctors who have plenty of other uses for ur probably including severe insomnia, severe anxiety and paddoc disorders, and possibly for some convulsant and mild seizure disorders where the patient would stop convulsing and have no further episodes of it as son add the medication takes effect, and for ass long add it lasts. not sure how long it stats effective in the system. Ativan and xanex pack a decent punch but last an hot or two for ativan ...

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I have been taking it for 25 years I want to change to xanax. ## Hello, Angie! How are you doing? After having been on it for such a long period of time, a careful tapering schedule is most likely going to be needed to prevent your having withdrawal issues and rebound effects. Have you talked to your doctor about it? They should be able to help you discover a tapering schedule that will work for you and minimize any possible problems.

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I just got some Librium they have Barr 159 on them. I was just curious as to if anyone knows what the equvilant of one of these Librium pills would be to the mg of a Xanax. Thanks!! ## Hello, Even though Librium and Xanax are used to treat the same ailments and are in the same drug class, they are still two different medications that are formulated in two different ways. Since these medications effect everyone differently, there is really no way to justify an equivalent dose of Librium to create the same result as taking Xanax. An equivalent dose for one person could also be an overdose for someone else. Hopefully that makes sense. ## I agree with Jenna on the Librium vs. Xanax question. Librium is in my opinion much stronger than xanax for me even at the high dose of xanax vs. Low dose...

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I was prescribed Librium for alcohol withdrawal but the pills do not work. There is only a simple "25" on the pill. Are they placebos? ## Librium isn't a very powerful benzo, albeit the first one ever created. Based on the fact that they do come in 25mg capsules they are probably real. If you're going through alcohol withdrawal it's not going to be pleasant.. even WITH Librium. It's probably still working in the background of your mind and nervous system, preventing convulsions and helping tremors, although you may not realize it. Call your doctor and ask if you can get Ativan instead. It's stronger. I'm a recovering alcoholic and have been through detox several times. In most inpatient settings they do give you Librium but there are better options (Ativa...

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I have taken Librium, 25mg - maybe once a month since the 1970's. It was always effective. Recently, my doctor prescribed a small number of 25mg capsules. They had no effect. Is it possible the pharmacy was providing outdated pills? ## Hi don, My thoughts on this situation is that you may have received a different brand or manufacturer's version of Librium than what you may have been given back in the 70's. If this is the case, there may be a slight variation of inactive ingredients that are actually detrimental to how the drug is metabolized and used by your body. Because of this, your body can respond favorably with one medication and not the other, even if they are the same drug. I don't think a pharmacy would provide outdated medications or there could be a very big ...

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I was prescribed librium about 6 weeks ago. It caused me to get kicked off my methadone clinic and as of yesterday it still turns up on a U/A so no other clinic will accept me. How long does it remain in my system? ## Hello, Samantha! How are you? I'm very sorry about what happened. Some metabolites of Librium can linger for anywhere from 7.5 to 50 days. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, drowsiness, constipation and blurred vision. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've been on methadone for fifteen years and never failed a drug panel but I know people who have and it was xanax. They never got kicked out of the clinic, they just have to keep coming to the clinic to dose every day and no takeouts. Now if you don't have a script you ...

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2 years ago I went in hospital for alcohol detox doctor put me on Librium for 2weeks i have'nt been drinking I'm over all that now the thing is one minuet I feel like I'm drugged up then after a couple of hours I feel ok it's like that every day and it's getting me down ## Jenny No but even short term benzodiazepine use can have lasting effects. Librium is one of the oldest meds in this class but works very well for alcohol abstinence treatment protocols

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All the images I've found for Librium 25 mg have the "barr" on the green side and the "159" on the white side? Mine have the opposite. Does it vary? Does it matter? ## Hello, Dawn! How are you? The picture I'm viewing right now in the image database has barr on the white side and the 159 on the green…but no, it doesn't matter anyway, there is no specific way it has to be, as long as it has the proper imprint. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello Men here iv been on 10mg diazapam since age 16 I'm 38now an I tried a small amount of Librium 25mg I took 2at a time an they helped me so much with my severe anxiety/panic disorder so I want to see if my doctor will prescribe me these for long term an if possible just do away with the diazapam does anyone no if it can be long term or just short term if anyone can help just plz let me no thanks Ken ## Does anyone no if Librium can be prescribed for long term use cause I been on Diazipam 10mg 3aday since age 16 an I'm 38years old now an they still work but not even close to working as good as the Librium 25mg I got 20to take to get me through alcohol withdrawals an I been sober over a month now I had no withdrawals from taking it to get of the alcohol an its like a miricle d...

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What kind of reaction am I to expect from taking 30mg of vyvanse & 16mg of subutex &125mg of librium on a daily basis? I feel well balanced out, outgoing & confident. I am well focused & Function on the top of my game. ## The main concern is the mixing of the Librium and Vyvanse, since they can both increase serotonin levels, if they go too high, it can lead to a possibly fatal condition called serotonin syndrome. That doesn't mean they can't be taken together, successfully, but that your doctor must carefully calculate your doses and should be monitoring your regularly to watch for any possible problems. Side effects may include dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, mood swings and weight loss. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i am prescribed adderall 30mg...

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ive been on Librium for two days now 3- 10mg Librium 1st day and ten 2 second day and only two on the tird day. I have been in back to back accidents and was given 2 hydrocodones can I take them together? and the Librium isn't doing the job in three days..been drinking for 5 years daily... ## Hello, Jean! How are you? Both of these medications can increase sedation, so they can be taken together, if your doctor has okayed it, but you should know to watch for any danger signs, such as extreme dizziness and drowsiness, or trouble breathing. Norco is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. What are you taking the Librium for? ## Can I take Librium and Vicodin togethe...

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I just got out of Hospital, I'M TAKING 2mg xanax an vicodin10-325, THEY WANTED TO PUT ME ON AMITRIPTYLINE BUT I WAS SCARED AN SAID NO! I'VE TAKEN LIBRIUM BEFORE.. WHAT SHOULD I TAKE TO HELP ME? I'M SO SICK AN IN PAIN(stomach) SAID I NOW HAVE TO LIVE A STRESS FREE LIFE! YAH RIGHT! WHATS THAT!? ## Hello, Kimmy! How are you? Why were you afraid to take Amitriptyline? It is not related to Librium. The Xanax you're taking is actually a closer relative, since it's a benzodiazepine and Librium is a benzodiazepine derivative. Amitriptyline is just a tricyclic antidepressant. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. As to your stomach. What is wrong with it and what are you taking for it?

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can I take Librium and valium at the same time what would the side effects be? ## They can be taken together, as long as your doctor approves and is monitoring you regularly. Both of these medications can increase sedation, so taking them together could result in more drowsiness, dizziness and somnolence than usual. The FDA lists Librium as being used to treat anxiety, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and tremor. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and sedation. Valium is listed as being a benzodiazepine that's used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. It carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with?

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capsule like pill dark green and light green with symbol of E on it and 613 ## Is loratab simular 2 xanax?? ## A Lortab is a Narcotic Pain killer and a Xanax is in the same class as a valium. very different. ## Joy is correct on those, though it should be noted that Xanax is a benzodiazepine, so it does have the potential to be habit forming. I believe that's why many think it's a narcotic or related to one. You can learn more Xanax details here. And the original capsule asked about with the E613 marking on contains 25mgs of Hydroxyzine, which is an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions, insomnia, nausea and for its sedative like effects. You can learn more Hydroxyzine details here. The side effects are usually related to that and may include drowsiness, dizz...

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Trying to avoid horrible opioid WD... I wanted to know if taking Librium for 3 days will help and if taking 20mg of methadone at the same time as Librium for only 3 days will give me WD from methadone? ## Be VERY careful when mixing Benzos (Librium) with methadone. My clinic specifically asked me if I was prescribed anyou Benzos before they would start me on methadone due to the severe drug interaction between the two. The combination of both depress your respiratory system and your central nervous system. There's been several documented deaths where people took both sometime during the day, went to bed, and never woke up again. I would definitely advise against using both at the same time unless you're under 24 hour medical surveillance, i.e., in a hospital setting.

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I would like to know is it dangerous to take say 10 mg or 20 mg during alcohol detox. I am 8 days into detox and still have shakes and have problems sleeping which makes me feel terrible all day, my mind just goes around and around and cannot drift off.I only took one tablet 10 mg after tapering off the booze but afraid to take as don't want another addiction. any advice appreciated, thank you. ## Went to hospital for alcohol detox . They put me on atavan then moved me to 25 MG librium . Would it be OK to take a 2mg zanax one time with librium just so I can go to sleep from all the other cap they had me on while I was in hospital my tolerance is high been on methadone for fifteen years and Dr knew this. ## " would like to know is it dangerous to take say 10 mg or 20 mg during al...

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I found these pills mixed in with some Librium 10 mg capsules I have. The 10 mg capsules are half mint green, half dark green/black with RCDP and 10 imprinted on them. The capsules in question have a light green half and a white half with no imprint. These pills are from the UK. Looking online I found Librium 25 mg capsules matching these unknown ones I have but all those pictures show clear markings, these pills have no imprint at all. ## Hi Nate, Thanks for the thorough information. My guess is that the imprint wore off over time. There really is no way to identify a pill without an imprint, so if they look exactly like a different variety of the Librium, they could very well be just that. However, I would still consider taking the pills to a chemist and asking for their opinion. Lear...

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Can 0.5 mg Alprazolam be used as a nerve pill? ## Will taking 0.5 xanax twice daily help me avoid withdrawals from 5 mg of valium twice daily? I'm worried. ## Alprazolam (Zanax) can possibly help you with withdrawal from diapazepam (Valium) The problem you may run into is the half life of each medication. Alprazolam (Xanax) is a very short acting benzodiazepine, while diazepam (valium) has a much longer half life If you are not in recovery from alcohol or other medications, you can use alcohol for withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines (Valium, Klonopin, Versed, Ativan, Xanax, Librium, etc,) Interestingly enough, the human brain cannot distinguish between benzodiazepines and alcohol. In fact they adhere to the same receptor sites in our tiny little brains. So if you find the Xanax...

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chest pain ## I'm trying to find what chlordiazpx is used for. My mom has this on her list of meds...but I can't find the bottle. ## Chlordiazepoxide is a generic for Librium. This is a sedative hypnotic, commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders.

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