Librium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Bet...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 26, 2016

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I have had a drinking problem for many years now. I knew it was really bad when the next morning I would feel shaky, heart pounding, feeling like I would die. My doctor gave me a prescription to take Librium for 4 days, I think. Well, it worked, but stupid me would go right back to the bottle, then take more Librium for a couple of days. This cycle lasted for about 3 years. I am finally ready to admit I have a drinking problem, and will only say we all need AA to keep from relapsing. I want a better life than this and am thankful for mine! Librium has been saving my life now for 3 years. Now I want to quit drinking altogether and quit Librium finally! We are strong and can do it!"

• Rum...
• November 20, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I have just returned home from speaking with a specialist regarding withdrawal from alcohol with Librium. I can't stand the endless lost days to drink any longer. The sweats, dry retching in the mornings, the sleepless nights, drums in my head, the moods, not being able to concentrate, etc. Two-plus litre bottles of rum each day! Craziness!! Looking so much forward to my detox next week, new life, new me, new family, forever! Your comments on the use of Librium have been so helpful. Thank you all! Wish me luck, keep you posted."

• Bob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 10, 2019

For Anxiety "Librium is different from other benzos - it has a much longer half-life as opposed to its successor meds (Valium, Xanax, etc.). It's an oldie but a goodie. Have been on it almost 20 years and it does not lose its effectiveness. Also, it's synergistic with most antidepressants and has very few side effects (for me). Mylan makes a good generic. Most doctors don't prescribe it because they think newer is better - not necessarily so."

• Mis...
• September 11, 2014

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Having had a serious addiction to alcohol for 8 years, and oscillated between sobriety and extreme alcoholism, I have had Librium on more occasions than I wish to remember. Under NO condition self-detox or go cold turkey. It's not like what you see in the media about locking a heroin addict in a room for 3 days of hell and then they are fine. Alcohol withdrawals will KILL you. I have tapered myself on several occasions, and suffered seizures, extreme sickness, sweats etc. Librium won't cure you of the disease, but will stop you from dying when trying to get sober. Every time you have to detox, your body becomes a bit more used to Librium, and your detox is longer."

• Anonymous
• April 22, 2014

For Anxiety "My doctor will not prescribe Xanax, Klonopin, or Ativan for anxiety, but he was comfortable giving me a prescription for Librium (chlordiazepoxide) 25mg capsules 4x a day for my anxiety. Worked well at the beginning, but like all benzos, the efficacy wore off after about a month of use. It was great while it worked and it was very inexpensive! Tapered off, then went back on it a few months later and it worked like a charm again! On and off usage for close to 5 years now."

• nyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2014

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Librium works amazing for detoxing from alcohol. Period. I suffer from major anxiety, which is why I drank to keep my nerves calm. Well, years of doing that lead to dependency, withdrawals, and lead to more anxiety. So I talked to the doc and got Librium, which was very affordable. I started on a Sunday and drank myself away the night before, so as soon as I started feeling the anxiety, I took my recommended dose. Within 10 minutes, I felt great, curbed all the shakes, relaxed me to the point of zero anxiety, it was a lifesaver. I've been sober for 20 days now and still dealing with little twinges of anxiety, but I have Xanax and just nervous to take it. Side note here, coming off Librium, I would consider it slightly rough, especially for people with anxiety."

• Anonymous
• September 21, 2012

For Alcohol Withdrawal "A miracle for alcohol withdrawal. I was taken to the ER for hallucinating and was about to have a seizure after going cold turkey for 72 hours, BIG mistake. Librium completely fixed it in a few mins. If you are a heavy drinker, get this please. You only need to take it for a week and quitting is easy. It did make me drowsy but ALL the withdrawal symptoms were gone."

• Wif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "My husband has been an addict for 17 years. Started with pot, then meth, and he quit meth for 7 years. After quitting that awful deadly drug, he began to drink more. That's when I met him. Got him to slow down to beer. He is the most amazing person sober, that was the person I fell in love with. Then it got worse. He started to drink vodka - 2 pints a day, 6 shots of fireball, beer, and 2 cans of red punch with booze in it, that I know of. He said there was more. I was scared he was going to die. I didn't want my children to watch their father drink his life away. My biggest fear was them growing up to be alcoholics themselves. Finally, got him to the doctor. Librium saved him so far. 11 days clean, not one drop. He stayed home for detox. He is doing awesome."

• nho...
• September 7, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Alcohol withdrawal can cost your life! I have been in 4 detoxes in 8 months. I drink a gallon, sometimes more, of vodka a day. One detox was in January for 7 days, one at the end of April for 3 days, one in June for 5 days, and one in July for 5 days. Librium works wonders. The reason the days spent in detox depend on the AMA policy. Do not do this on your own. I have had seizures, convulsions, hallucinations, DTs, it's no joke. Go to your doctor, tell him/her what's going on. I drank extremely heavily, and I was prescribed 75mg every four hours on day 1, then 50mg every 4 hours on day 2, then 25mg every 4 hours on day 3, then 25mg every 8 hours on day 4, then 25mg before bed on day 5. The only way to tackle alcohol withdrawal is with Librium."

• gar...
• April 7, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Going cold turkey, I experienced insomnia, sweating, anxiety, and very high pulse. Then I decided to get medical help. They gave me Librium 25mg four times a day for the first three days, 25mg three times a day for the next three days, 25mg twice a day for the following three days, and 25mg at bedtime for the last three days. Librium sure saved me from convulsing and ending up at the emergency room or dead! P.S. Always add a good supplement of vitamin B complex 100mg, very helpful when you detox. Alcohol prevents your body from absorbing vitamin B. Good luck!! One day at a time :)"

• Dov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2018

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I'm a 28-year-old male who fell in love with alcohol at around 17, drinking with friends, having fun. I noticed I had a problem when I found myself drinking alone every day, daydreaming about how great life was going to be when I quit drinking, and how easy it would be. Boy, was I wrong. Drinking anything I could get my hands on, the cheap high-percentage stuff, beer runs, vanilla extract, etc. Not eating because the fear of losing the buzz or easier to catch one. Then I started having seizures (about 10) when I'd stop. Straight frightening. I'd claim to have 'epilepsy,' denying it was the booze. I've been to countless detoxes and rehabs but never took quitting seriously. This time around, my doc prescribed me Librium 10 mg, and it's good, I suppose. No seizures. Day 12 without a drop. I pray for everyone going through all the symptoms of withdrawing. It's no joke."

• CMc...
• December 19, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I was sober for three years, and it was great. During that time, I got my bachelor's degree, was promoted in the military, and lost 50 pounds. Then, out of nowhere, I relapsed. I kept drinking for about 11 months and realized I was spiraling out of control again. Gaining weight, lost motivation, decreased work efficiency, staying in bed all day. I went to my doctor and told him I wanted to quit, and he prescribed me 25 mg Librium for four days. First day: 2 pills every six hours, second day: 1 pill every six hours, third day: 1 pill every 12 hours, last day: 1 pill before bedtime. I can't say these made me feel much better, maybe slightly, but what they did help me do was sleep-AMEN! That is always the worst! I've been sober for a week again!"

• Per...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2018

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I've drank heavily my whole life, mostly beer, but in the last years added vodka. I'd wake, make a vodka and water, lay back and drink it until I felt 'better' enough to get up. I wanted badly to stop, every time I tried, I got the DTs, so bad I couldn't type or write. The first day not drinking, the hallucinations started. Spiders, I thought people were there that were not, even talking to them. My best friend suggested that I might want to try detox. I still felt I could do it on my own if I could just be strong enough. Each time got worse, shakier, scarier, sicker. I finally relented. The time period before I admitted was spent drinking myself to a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.348). They immediately gave me three 25 mg pills of Librium. Then in 4 hrs, 3 more. The dreaded DTs and other frightening things did not occur. Over 4 or 5 days, they tapered the dosage of Librium. The last day I did not take the Librium, no withdrawal symptoms. I haven't drank alcohol since admitted 5 weeks ago. I have no desire. Librium was my ticket out of alcoholism."

• lcg...
• June 9, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Heavy drinker for 25 years (vodka)...but somehow functioning...until last week - couldn't even move my move was shaking so bad. Thanks for a friend, got to urgent care and now after five days of Librium and support groups, I feel human again. Thank God and thank Librium."

• mar...
• March 19, 2012

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Observer: My boyfriend has drunk for over 25 years... morning to night brandy, whiskey... enlarged liver, bloated belly, sickness, malnutrition, bleeding from ulcerated stomach, bowel cancer... but has recovered. He is on Librium now, 120 mg a day. 3rd day in, snoozing peacefully. No sickness this time, not a noticeable shake, eating fine and having tonic water. I snooze peacefully now because we want to live."

• hot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I've been an every second of every day drinker, (24-30) 5.9% ice beers for a year and a half. I started to have severe, severe, severe withdrawals and DTs if I wasn't consuming that amount. I went to the doctor and was prescribed Ativan. It didn't do anything. Then I went back and got Librium. Praises to the most high because I haven't had a drop of beer since. Absolutely no withdrawals and I'm feeling better than ever. 10/10 for Librium. Highly recommended. Good luck!!!"

• Ric...
• March 11, 2018

For Alcohol Withdrawal "To quit drinking, it is a commitment. Here's my short story: I was a very heavy drinker, a full-blown alcoholic. I couldn't quit, I tried many times. Then I got pancreatitis from heavy drinking. For about ten years, I was drunk all day, every day. I just had a brand new baby with another one on the way, then back to the hospital again with pancreas problems. Then the doc said I had maybe 10 years left of my life - that would put me at 42 years old. Librium works great, I took it for 2 weeks, fought through cravings, but it worked. Give it time, stay strong, AA really helps. Good luck. Sober 1 year now."

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2008

For Alcohol Withdrawal "This drug got me off alcohol and all the withdrawal symptoms in 3 days. I never would have expected such quick results. If you need help with the tremors, anxiety, vomiting, and irritability, please ask your doctor for a prescription. I was taking 10mg 3x per day, and it was a miracle."

• Win...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I have been an alcoholic for over 15 years. Every time I've tried to quit, I ended up having a seizure. I've had over 20 that I can even recall! But I've been sober for 11 days, and Librium saved me! Once I started feeling nauseous, I took two Librium and felt better! I'm telling you from personal experience, do NOT try to detox without medication! If you want to try to get sober, I would recommend Librium over anything else!"

• Pau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I've been fighting alcohol dependence for 5 years now. Finally, I went to the ER, and they detoxed me for two days with Librium. Best thing ever! Thank God for this medicine because it really works! Now to find a good program for myself and maintain my sobriety. Please never give up! You can do it!"

• Sty...
• February 22, 2017

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I was drinking for 4 years and tried numerous rehab centers, all of which did not believe in providing drugs, just vitamins. I tried to stop on my own the other day and sat in the living room shaking and shivering. I finally went to my doctor yesterday and he prescribed Librium to help with the shakes and anxiety. Day 2 and feeling much better. The drug works for the shakes and pain of withdrawal. I know I have a long road ahead to actually clean up my act, but the drug is a great start to dealing with the discomfort. I tried to write on my computer yesterday but the shakes would not allow me to make any sense, today, I can write with fairly good ability. The Librium definitely helps. Good luck everyone in recovery, it can be a struggle."

• Yos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I decided to quit drinking a few weeks ago. I experience some pretty scary side effects, including hallucinations. After two visits to the ER and one hospital stay for detox, I was still having a lot of anxiety, a fast heart rate, and insomnia for weeks. I sought the advice of my doctor, who was compassionate and prescribed me Librium. It helped me immediately. My heart rate returned to normal, my anxiety diminished, and I finally was able to sleep through the night. I urge anyone who wants to quit drinking to talk to their doctor about Librium."

• Nat...
• May 5, 2016

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I am 22 and have been a very heavy drinker since age 15. I have not gone more than about three days at a time without drinking. Never a couple, every time to the point of being drunk. The past few weeks, I went on a bender with very little sleep and drinking every day. Two days ago, I went into a seizure at work. I was sent to the ER, where the doctor told me my alcohol levels were so high he didn't know how someone my age could tolerate that amount of consumption. He gave me a script for Librium and sent me home. I had one more seizure waiting for the pills. Since then, they have kept my symptoms so manageable that I can function. Thank God for this medication. I feel I would die without it."

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2011

For Anxiety "I've tried several medications for moderate anxiety and panic attacks. Librium has worked the most reliably. Xanax and Ativan work quickly but are too short-acting. Klonopin didn't do much for me. Librium starts to take effect within about a half an hour, makes me calm (not high) and keeps me calm for hours."

• Aga...
• July 29, 2016

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Been drinking on and off for years. Going through a binge yet again. Day 5 now of drinking the wine, day and night. Hiding it and any excuse to go out so I can buy more. I have taken Librium twice before, and it did help. So please wish me luck as I'm back to the doctors today to try again for the final time, no more thinking 2 wines and I will be fine, as that's when it escalates. Good luck everyone in your recovery. X"