Librium

Librium or chlordiazepoxide is a drug that falls within the benzodiazepine class of medications. It acts as a central nervous system anxiolytic reducing anxiety and as a sedative. It has also been prescribed to treat acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms as well as fear and aggression, agitation, and hyperactivity. It comes in tablet or capsule form at varying dosages and in injectable form. It is highly addictive, and a tolerance for the drug develops with continued use. It is not recommended to take the drug for more than four months or to stop taking the drug abruptly. Gradually decrease in dosage is necessary to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Signs and Symptoms of Librium Abuse

Drowsiness
Confusion
Dry Mouth
Nausea
Constipation
Headache
Blurred Vision
Changes in Libido
Fluid Retention
Diarrhea
Weakness

Long-term health risks include jaundice, liver problems, and blood disease, tremors, twitching, irregular heartbeat, shuffling walk, mood changes, sleep disturbances, persistent sore throat, and difficulty breathing.

Social Impact of Librium Abuse
All benzodiazepine medications have the potential, if not used as directed, to become addictive. Once that occurs, addiction takes over a person’s life. Financial, social, education, and/or career path may be seriously compromised or destroyed. Undertaking activities such operating machinery or other jobs that require clarity of thought can and do lead to unintended accidents for the user and the by stander.

Symptoms of Withdrawal from Librium

Tremor
Muscle Cramps
Abdominal Pain
Vomiting
Sweating
Dizziness
Insomnia
Coma
Irritability

Combining Librium with other benzodiazepines or alcohol can be life threatening.

Gradual dose reduction is recommended to make detoxification both safer and less painful. Detox and treatment are advised for Librium addiction. Medical staff, with an expertise in addiction should oversee withdrawal.

Slang terms for Librium
H-Tran, Libritabs, Miltran, Poxi