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How is librium 5mg compared to xanax (alprazolam) .25mg and what are the differences?
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They are similar: Librium and Xanax (alprazolam) are both 'benzodiazepines' which are used to treat anxiety. Librium has a longer time to peak than Xanax (alprazolam), meaning Xanax (alprazolam) works quicker. Librium has a longer half-life which means it hangs around in your system longer. Most of the time Librium is used for alcohol or benzo withdrawal. Xanax (alprazolam) is usually used for acute anxiety. Both are addictive.
Answered 1/30/2021
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Benzodiazapines: Xanax is an intermediate acting benzodiazapine & Librium is a long acting benzodiazapine. Use of both an lead to tolerance and both have potential serious side effects.
Answered 1/30/2021
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