Stopped librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) after 1 week on dr's prescription for ibs but now feel depressed all the time, lost appetite, is it due to side effects of librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide)?

Unusual side effect: Loss of appetite is a possible side effect of librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide). Depression is not If the loss of appetite is due to librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide), it should disappear after stopping the medication Recheck with your DR. about the depression feeling.

Yes,: Librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) contains a benzodiazepine, which is addicting. Stopping it will give you withdrawal symptoms. Your depressed feelings are due to withdrawal & not to clinical depression. Stay off it & you'll get better! Exercise & eat right (lots of fruits and veggies). Both help withdrawal as well as IBS. You may do even better off Librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide), with higher fiber in your diet. Take it slow though use Gas-x prn.