Librium is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Librium, including information on its uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
As this eMedTV page explains, side effects of Librium can include drowsiness, confusion, and coordination problems. This article highlights these and other side effects, including details on which side effects you should immediately report to your doctor.
Librium is used for treating alcohol withdrawal and anxiety. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at Librium uses, including its use in children and off-label uses of the drug (such as treating insomnia).
This eMedTV resource explains that the recommended starting Librium dosage for treating alcohol withdrawal is 50 mg to 100 mg per day. This page also discusses Librium dosing for anxiety in children and adults, and offers tips on taking the medicine.
Sleep medications and seizure medicines are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Librium. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at these and other Librium drug interactions, including information on the side effects that can result.
Librium can cause depression or can lead to a psychological or physical dependence on the drug. This eMedTV Web page highlights other Librium warnings and precautions to be aware of, including a list of people who should not take Librium.
Generic Librium is made by several companies and is available in several strengths. This eMedTV page offers an overview of generic Librium, including information on how the FDA has determined that generic Librium is equivalent to the brand-name drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, it is generally considered unsafe to take Librium during pregnancy, because the drug may increase the risk of birth defects. This article offers an in-depth look at Librium and pregnancy.
It is not known if Librium passes through women's breast milk. However, as this eMedTV page explains, if you are taking Librium and breastfeeding at the same time, be sure to watch for any side effects in your child (such as extreme drowsiness).
Symptoms of a Librium overdose can include slow reflexes, confusion, and a coma. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the symptoms that may occur if you take too much Librium and explains some of the treatment options that are available.
A Librium withdrawal can lead to symptoms such as hallucinations, depression, and memory loss. This eMedTV page discusses the danger of suddenly stopping Librium and explains the importance of talking with your doctor before you stop taking Librium.
This eMedTV article explains that it is typically recommended that you not drink alcohol while taking Librium. This page also outlines some of the dangers and risks of combining these two substances, such as memory problems and drowsiness.
Librium addiction is more likely if the medicine has been taken for a long period of time or in high doses. This eMedTV resource explains some of the symptoms of Librium withdrawal and describes ways of dealing with a Librium addiction.
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