Question 1

what is the definition or description of: librium overdose?

Accepted Answer

Librium Overdose: Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) is a benzodiazepine that is used to treat anxiety &amp; symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.    Sx's of overdose can include breathing problems, difficulty urinating, double or blurred vision, irregular or fast heartbeat, dizziness, depression, confusion, memory problems, seizures, tremor, uncoordinated movement,&amp; coma. See:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002607.htm

Question 2

what is the treatment for librium overdose?

Accepted Answer

Librium OD: Stabilize physiologic functions & vital signs in er.

Question 3

how many librium would it take to really overdose?

Accepted Answer

Cant say: Depends on how much sedatives you are currently using.

Question 4

what medication do drug addicts use to detox off drugs besides librium and buprenorphine, ?

Accepted Answer

See below: The answer depends on what drug they are detoxing off of.  I am assuming you mean off of opioids.  Methadone would be another option.  I have given patients Clonidine patches to help with the side efffects of withdrawl.

Question 5

i'm on a short course of librium for alcohol withdrawal. after that is there a medicine that can help with cravings?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism: Yes, Naltrexone in the shot form it pill firm us being used widely for this. Congratulations on getting sober!

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

how soon can i take librium after having alcohol ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It all depends on amount of alcohol and dose of Librium and reason for Librium prescription  . As both increase the effect of each other and  effect varies from person to person and dose.  
Side effects of regular mixing alcohol and Librium include Liver Cirrhosis.  Please seek medical advice available in your area. Best of luck.

Question 10

i've been prescribed .5 mg ativan for a few days but i don't care for the short half life as you can become dependant. is 25mg librium a better altern?

Accepted Answer

Ativan : Ativan has a longer half life than xanax. Maybe you can try Klonipin? It is milder and affect lasts longer.

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