Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)

• Iti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2013

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "Recently started treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The doctor is indeed highly experienced. On medication thrice daily since 2 weeks now. Only issue is drowsiness, don't feel like getting up from bed, even feel like sleeping during daytime. Only physical activity can keep me awake, but still, drowsiness lingers on."

• Sud...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2013

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I too had not eaten in almost a year. Bentyl was painful, and other medicines made me ill. Librax saved my life. I lost 50 lbs, and I was not heavy. My problem now is extreme stress keeps me on this medicine. When I can find work or sell the house, when I am not about to lose everything, I hope to get off Librax and Ativan."

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2010

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I also have Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. I was started on Librax upon getting my initial diagnosis, took it for several weeks, and kept telling everyone how 'I've never felt better in my life.' Then one day on the way to work, I nearly fell asleep behind the wheel of my car on the drive into work. There is a chemical in chlordiazepoxide that has a half-life of over 400 hours, so the 'benzo' part of this medicine can build up pretty quickly. I stopped the medication for a while and have since gone back on it without any of the previously mentioned problems, but I did cut my dose down from 1 pill every 8 hours to 1 pill every 10-12... so only 2 pills a day instead of 3. I still get the relief I need but do not get drowsy at all."

• lvn...
• April 22, 2009

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I have Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. I have been through a lot getting all this under control. I have been on Librax for about a week, and the pain after eating has almost gone away completely. Although I'm very tired and kind of out of it, but I am hoping those side effects go away very soon."

• tgr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 29, 2021

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I've dealt with IBS for over a decade. I have tried diet changes, fiber, and pretty much every other IBS medication available. This is the only drug that gives me my life back. It stops the painful spasms and diarrhea. Unfortunately, even though this is an older, generic medication, someone bought the rights to it and the price has been climbing for years. My insurance quit covering it, and a month's supply can easily exceed several hundred dollars. Lately, I've had trouble finding Librax, with pharmacies telling me there is only one manufacturer and they are not currently making it. I seriously hope they don't permanently stop making this drug. It is a lifesaver."

• KCa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 13, 2020

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "The generic of Librax is available, but only one manufacturer is making it, so it’s hard to find and expensive. My insurance won’t pay for it now, even though I’ve been taking it for years, and two years ago they paid for it. It’s ridiculous the FDA took the brand Librax off the market! It’s the only thing that works for my IBS diarrhea, no other med compares. I paid $240 for a 90-day supply using a discount card. Please don’t get rid of this drug!!"

• Bru...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2017

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "Sell your soul. This is the hands-down best medicine for IBS; it is perfect for the first few months. As soon as the tolerance to the Librium catches up to you, then you get the bill, Google Librax withdrawal. Withdrawing from a benzodiazepine is pure hell (I am in it). If you must do it, go for two weeks to get relief and then stop."

• lil...
• July 22, 2009

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I had irritable bowel syndrome for about 7 or 8 years. Then I got pregnant back in 2007 and haven't had it since. In March of 2008, I had to have my gallbladder removed. About a month after that, I couldn't eat without getting sick. Sometimes it was so bad. I went to my doctor and he wanted me on the Librax (generic), and it's been a lifesaver. Even when I had IBS, I couldn't eat the way I can now."

• cho...
• March 20, 2012

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I have had irritable bowel syndrome since childhood. Bad thing was all doctors thought my symptoms were amebiasis, but from an internet search, I met a doctor. I have to praise him as he prescribed me this medicine, one daily before bed. My problem was solved for 10 days, which I've been suffering from for 15 years."

• Thi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2016

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "Recently diagnosed with IBS (D) after months of pain and significant weight loss, 30+ lbs. Hyoscamine didn't help much, Librax does, but the side effects for me are awful. After 2-3 days on it, I develop severe headaches which do not abate no matter what pain relief I use. If I continue to take it, it then triggers days and days of crippling migraines. So at the moment, I take it on and off to keep the side effects down."

• can...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 30, 2017

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I have been taking generic Librax for about 9 years. It works up to a point, but is certainly not a cure for IBS. After eliminating nearly everything from my diet and taking Librax 4 times per day, I still have episodes where I cannot stop going to the bathroom. I have to turn to lamotil to stop the urge, even with the Librax. As someone mentioned, it has benzodiazepines in it, which take some time to get used to, but after a couple of months, you will only notice that your sense of balance is somewhat compromised. You should never stop taking Librax cold turkey. The withdrawal of the sedative is absolutely horrible. I tried to stop cold turkey once, and it was a terrible mistake. The drug is fairly effective at reducing the D."

• Hic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2015

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "On the third day, started having hoarseness and cough, on and off. Became so bad have discontinued use. It did seem to calm my intestinal pain significantly. Still having hoarseness even after stopping."

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2019

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I use Librax as per the advice of my doctor treating my IBS, which is characterized by severe occasional cramps and huge loose motions/diarrhea. But I also have confusion as regards which is more effective, rifaximin or Librax? Though the two are different types, rifaximin is an antibiotic."

• SLS...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 2, 2021

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I have had IBS for 29 years. Started after the birth of my first child. I have been prescribed Librax for the past 15 years. It is definitely a lifesaver. I only take it when needed, and it works within 30 minutes. I will say I have been in public countless times and had a traumatic “blowout!” Probably should take it daily. As far as cost, my insurance covered it in the past, but today I start Medicare... One prescription lasts me a long time, thank goodness!"

• Coo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 20, 2020

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I have been using Librax for my IBS for more than 20 years. I have recently been told it is no longer going to be covered by my insurance and they moved the drug to a different class. My doctor is looking for a substitute, but I'm not crazy about the new medication that has a lot of side effects. I don't understand how this happened."

• Rob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 2, 2018

"I've been taking this med for a spastic colon and to prevent spastic colitis attacks for the past 25 years. It does a great job at controlling my spastic colon. Recently, it has been hard for me to get due to the fact that my insurance went from $35.00 for a 3-month supply of 3 times a day. Now all of a sudden, starting in January, it went to over $1000.00 for my meds. SMH. I don't understand how a med that is as old as Librax or generic is now unaffordable, and now I'm back to facing bowel movements about 10 times a day because the price suddenly skyrocketed. I wish someone could explain how this can be the reality of a generic drug in today's standard of the pharmacology world. No other med has ever worked as well for me. SMH, feeling so frustrated."

• DZS...
• March 9, 2021

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "Librax is one of the only two medications that have ever worked for alleviating symptoms of my IBS mixed. The other is Lomotil. Due to opioid problems that some nitwits have, I was taken off Librax and first put on Levbid, which does nothing at all to help, and then Bentyl, which isn't much better than Levbid. I want to be put back on Librax and Lomotil, which work because I'm pretty dang miserable without them."

• Sam...
• February 25, 2021

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I have a diarrhea once in a week and cramps. I have nausea, hurt in left abdomen while walking, lost 20lbs weight. Different drs diagnosed me with Dysmotility, I was on mesacol 800 for a year. Then I went to new dr he told me you don't have to take mesacol and gave me libratex to take at sleep time. I took and got cramps and diarrhea at morning time for days. Then I stopped taking it. I am confused."

• koo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 8, 2020

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I had a problem with Esophageal spasms in the 90s. There was a feeling that food was getting stuck in my throat and I lost 50 lbs! Librax cured this condition and, as an upshot effect is that loose bowel issues are minimized compared to previous experience ."

• Man...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 10, 2021

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "I was suffering IBS for almost 8 years and didn't know what it is. I lost the quality of my life for years, having stomach pain, cramps, bloating, constipation followed by non continues diarrhea. I was desperate and hopeless, when one doctor prescribed me this medicine, it really changed my life. I felt like as if I have never gotten any stomach problems. This medicine is amazing. I can't find it now from where I live which is Cambodia, but wanna give a try one of these other medicine in the list. Hope they'll work like Librax worked for me. Thanks."

• bet...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 30, 2023

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "Librax is a very powerful drug. Great deal of care should be practiced while taking it. I was on it for over a year. Now the doctor is tapering me off to put me on Bentyl. He told me that there were no withdrawal side effects. What a crock. I am experiencing brain zaps, loss of energy and appetite, stomach upset, and constipation. Hoping this goes away soon. All drugs have side effects regardless of what the doctor says. Be very careful if you take this drug."

• Vil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2015

"OMG. You name it. Bloating, in the stomach area right under my rib, there was burning, extreme pain & discomfort. It was tender to the touch. There was a tightness & feeling of fullness in that area. I was fatigued. Then came severe stomach cramps throughout my abdominal area. It felt like my entire torso was cramped up bad. Very uncomfortable & painful. It jeopardized my job. Many mornings the pain & cramps were so bad I could not go to work. Diarrhea, constipation, defecating all types of colors, textures, and consistencies. Absolutely horrible. First, I was given pantoprazole, acid reducer, and Bentyl, stomach muscle relaxer, which did absolutely nothing. Then Chlordiazepoxide/Clidinium, which solved my problem. My prayers were answered. It's a magic pill."

• Gra...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 3, 2015

"This has been very effective in managing my symptoms of IBS-D. It helps with intestinal burning, gas, bloating, and diarrhea, etc. I do still have to take Imodium at times. Side effects are not bothersome or have worn off. I have been taking it regularly for years, and if I forget to take a dose, my stomach (or intestines) remind me! It used to be very low cost, which was great. Now it is getting more and more expensive. Medicare does not cover it."

• kde...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 27, 2013

"I have been on and off of chlordiazepoxide for about 6-7 years. It has been a lifesaver. My new doctor was reluctant to put me back on it, but decided to give it a shot. The only thing I don't like is the cotton mouth, but hey, I need to drink more water anyway! It really helps with my spastic colon and my anxiety that caused my irritable bowel syndrome episodes. I'm always afraid to get dependent on it, so I stop taking it after a while then begin again when it starts bothering me. My new doctor is monitoring me to make sure he knows every time I refill and contacts me if I keep requesting to make sure I'm okay."

• Tec...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 28, 2024

Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) "This is the ONLY medication that helps for my irritable bowels. I also have acid reflux and anxiety. It is now NOT a controlled substance as it shouldn’t be. I take it before every meal. Bentyl and hyoscamine were way too painful. Librax is gentle to my sensitive system. Yes, I changed my diet and lifestyle too. Ask your doctor, the Valium in it slows the smooth muscle in the colon. Does not get me “high.” Some doctors need to learn more pharmacology. However, you will need prior authorizations because it is not cheap. I fought to get it covered and you should too. I also do not drink alcohol on this medication. So if you cannot stop drinking, this is not for you."