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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Librium (chlordiazepoxide) is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal. It is a benzodiazepine. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, blurred vision, or headache.
The dose of Librium varies depending on the condition being treated. For mild to moderate anxiety, 5 mg or 10 mg, 3 or 4 times daily. For severe anxiety, 20 mg or 25 mg, 3 or 4 times daily. Consult your doctor for pediatric or geriatric dosing. Librium may interact with barbiturates, blood thinners, MAO inhibitors, medicine to treat psychiatric disorders, narcotics, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Librium is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to a fetus. Based on information from related drugs, this drug may pass into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop taking this medication.
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Librium Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Librium (chlordiazepoxide) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal" symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.
The effectiveness of Librium (chlordiazepoxide) in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Librium Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- confusion;
- depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
- restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
- hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
- hallucinations; or
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may includ...
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What is Consumer information?
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Librium Consumer Information: Uses
Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal. It is also used to relieve fear and anxiety before surgery. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Use this medication exactly as prescribe...
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