Question 1

how come librium doesn't work like valium?

Accepted Answer

A little different: It depends on the effect you're looking for.  Librium and valium are both fairly long-acting benzodiazepines, but valium may be a little more potent as an anxiolytic.  Valium may also be more lipid soluble, getting into the brain more quickly than librium.  Librium's effect may be delayed also because the parent compound is less potent than its metabolites.

Question 2

is 10 mg librium as effective as 10 mg valium?

Accepted Answer

May be subjective: You may find that 10mg Librium is not as effective as 10mg of valium since they are not equivalent.  However, such medications are prescribed based on symptom relief which is subjective so it may be enough in some people.  Talk to a psychiatrist to get an answer tailored to your specific situation.

Question 3

could librium relive anxiety to any extent like valium?

Accepted Answer

Librium: Same as Valium but shorter duration of action.

Question 4

hello, i take valium 5mg, 3x a day as prescribed. i am searching for possibly a new benzodiazipine, whats your opinion on an equal dosing of librium?

Accepted Answer

10x3: You would take 10mg of librium 3x per day.
I would advise of course to check with your doctor first and make sure to understand that long term use of benzo's are generally not recommended except for very rare situations due to side effects.

Question 5

klonopin, (clonazepam) valium, or librium. do they all sedate?

Accepted Answer

Sedatives: All have sedative effects, dose related.

Question 6

on 15mg of valium a day. i want off benzos. would librium or clorazepate be better to withdrawal from? valium has a long half life, but not duration.

Accepted Answer

Clorazepate: is usually better and easier to withdraw from it has a slightly shorter half life.  An addictionologist would be able to help you.

Question 7

is taking valium or chlordiazepoxide better before seeinga dentist, if it is tmj?

Accepted Answer

Neither: I can't recommend that you take either of these drugs before seeing your doctor or dentist. Tmj problems are known for being multifactorial, so you may not be treating the right thing by taking either one of these drugs.

Question 8

please describe the medication: valium?

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizer: Valium (diazepam) is an older benzodiazepine tranquilizer.  It was the #1 prescribed drug (of any kind) in the us in the late 1960s but is used less now due to drug interactions and active metabolites.  It is still used for anxiety and as "pre-medication" for uncomfortable medical and minor surgical procedures.  It is habit-forming, should not be used with alcohol, and may impair driving.

Question 9

what is the drug valium prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Several uses: valium, or diazepam, can be used for many things.  It is used to treat anxiety, as a sedative before surgery, seizures, muscle spasms, and to prevent seizures in alcohol withdrawal.

Question 10

is there only 5 mg in the roche 10 valium?

Accepted Answer

shouldn't be: All medications, whether branded or generic, sold in the United States, are required by the food and drug administration (fda) to have plus or minus twenty per cent of the stated dose to be legal.
So a medication which states 10mg can have between 8 and 12 mgs, which for some patients, may make a noticeable difference in their treatment.  But 50 % difference should not be possible.

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How come librium doesn't work like valium?

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Could librium relive anxiety to any extent like valium?

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Hello, i take valium 5mg, 3x a day as prescribed. i am searching for possibly a new benzodiazipine, whats your opinion on an equal dosing of librium?

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Klonopin, (clonazepam) valium, or librium. do they all sedate?

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On 15mg of valium a day. i want off benzos. would librium or clorazepate be better to withdrawal from? valium has a long half life, but not duration.

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Is taking valium or chlordiazepoxide better before seeinga dentist, if it is tmj?

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Please describe the medication: valium?

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What is the drug valium prescribed for?

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Is there only 5 mg in the roche 10 valium?

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