Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium and Dry Mouth: What Users Say

• wal...
• February 11, 2012

Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have been taking Librax during periods of high stress when my irritable bowel syndrome would flare up since the early 1980s. I don't take it as prescribed - it's too much. I take one capsule when symptoms flare up, and I usually don't need another one. 30 capsules can last me 6 months or until they expire. Librax can cause cotton mouth. I've tried Bentyl and Levsin, and they don't work nearly as well on the spasms. I also get esophageal spasms, and the Librax does a nice job of stopping them."

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

• Jes...
• February 11, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have been diagnosed with IBS and started taking the generic form of Librax almost 2 months ago. My stomach pain and issues have almost been completely eradicated. This pill definitely improves my quality of life. There are some annoying side effects, including dry mouth, but they are worth it."