Question 1

can librium and lorazepam be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: I'm not sure why you would. Both are in the same classification of meds, namely benzodiazepines. Both are central nerve system depressants and similarly in the brain. The risk of overdosing or causing respiratory depression is high.

Question 2

is a 1mg tablet of ativan (lorazepam) stronger than a 25mg pill of librium?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: While the benzodiazepine equivalence chart I have indicates 1mg of Ativan (lorazepam) to be equivalent to 10-25 mg, a 2009 study did a head to head comparison in treating alcohol withdrawal with the two drugs. That study found the two medications to be equally effective and the authors compared starting doses of 8 mg/day of Lorazepam to 80 mg/day of librium, as such i would tend to lean to the 10/1 ratio.

Question 3

can i take ativan (lorazepam) with librium if i've been taking benzos for over a decade with a similar mixture...just clonopin was the previous mix with librium?

Accepted Answer

Always work w/ Dr: Combo may cause dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. Avoid or limit alcohol while using these and avoid activities requiring mental alertness. You ae right that this may be similar to past mix, but you may react differently. Work w/ the Dr who prescribed! Consider therapy for skills too!

Question 4

recently off librium still have minor withdrawal.dr gave me 10 ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety said 10 pill taper will not set me back with recovery. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Should be Okay: You should be okay to use the Ativan (lorazepam) as recommended to help with any withdrawal symptoms. You may use 1/2 of the Ativan (lorazepam) when needed or follow the instructions given to you by your medical provider. I would avoid alcohol during this time as well. Ativan (lorazepam) and Librium are both benzodiazepines which is why they could both be used in a tapering fashion to help discontinue the librium.  Best wishes!

Question 5

please describe the medication: lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Sedative/tranquilize: A medication of some versatility, a benzodiazepam of brief duration, that can be employed to stop ongoing seizure activity, can be used to control anxiety, assist as a sleep aide, and employed by a variety of physicians, .

Question 6

effects of taking venlafaxineer and lorazepam together?

Accepted Answer

Calming: Lorazepam might be temporarily prescribed early in the course of taking venlafaxine.  At a low dose, the Lorazepam would be calming along with the venlafaxine.  Used too much or too often, Lorazepam could cause confusion or memory lapses.  Please ask your own prescribing doctor about any concerns with combining these medicines.

Question 7

what is ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Benzo: Ativan is a benzodiazepine drug. It is also known generically as lorazepam.

It has many uses including; to decrease anxiety, prevent seizures, relax muscles... 

Importantly, be careful, Lorazepam also has abuse potential.

Question 8

what can be considered a librium od?

Accepted Answer

See below: Taking so much that you level of function is reduced.

Question 9

how can i taper of 2.5mg of lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Depends on time: You need to provide more information about how long you have been taking lorazepam for. You will likely need a slower taper (over weeks rather than days) if you have been on it for longer period of time (months or years).

Question 10

self medicating librium (clordiazepoxide), what is this for?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines: are called "tranquillizers," but they are similar to any sedating drug, and in excess dosage cause sleepiness and impairment. Anxiety can be treated without drugs, through psychotherapy, avoidance of anxiety-provoking stimuli, and self-management techniques (self-hypnosis, mediation, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation) and other techniques. They should NEVER be self-prescribed.

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Recently off librium still have minor withdrawal.dr gave me 10 ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety said 10 pill taper will not set me back with recovery. is this true?

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Please describe the medication: lorazepam?

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