Librium for Alcohol Withdrawal User Reviews (Page 5)

• Man...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2022

"I’ve been prescribed Librium for almost 10 years. I binge drink because of depression and anxiety. My binges last anywhere from 5 to 7 days. Sometimes I have to detox twice a month. Vodka is my poison. My detoxes have gotten worse, and Librium does get me through. I have to start at a pretty high dose. Plan your detox! Let your body rest. You’ve put it through hell. For me, the first two days are the worst. I’ll usually sleep for most of it and leave water and electrolyte replacements bedside. Librium gives me crazy dreams. However, it will keep you safe. My stomach usually is a mess after a binge. Always be careful if you’re detoxing at home. If you don’t feel right at ANY time, go to the ER, no matter how many times you’ve been there. I would absolutely not be alive without Librium. I really hope this is my last detox. The answer never lies at the bottom of a bottle. The only things that do are blackouts, personal problems, and downright pain. Good luck to you all."

• Pow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2021

"Recently went through another huge bender and decided enough was enough and I needed to quit drinking for good. I had cold turkey'd twice in the past with some rough times, but nothing big, so I figured, why not taper? I messed up, and it just led to bad WDs. Shaking, sweating, anxiety, racing heart, spasms while trying to sleep that kept me up for days. I finally hit my breaking point and went into a hospital and got help. I was scared as well about how bad I was. Both other times I quit were never like this. I was, of course, put on a drip, but I walked out with a bottle of these and instructions on the day-by-day dosage. So far, it's only been a few days, but all of those nightmare WD symptoms went poof. I now am committed to never drinking again, am finding a support group, and I can say this drug will absolutely assist you during bad WDs."

• Sho...
• May 15, 2017

"I only drank for 6 months, but in that time, I ended up in the ER 3 times with alcohol poisoning. This last time, they sent me home with Librium for the shakes, and while it definitely has been a lifesaver, I'm so groggy that I can't drive right now, and after putting away the laundry, I collapse in my chair like I've just run a marathon. Hopefully, this will go away soon. I wish I'd known how bad the withdrawal would be, even after only a short time: I've never been suicidal, but I honestly would have rather died than go through the DTs (thank God the ER doc shot me full of Ativan, which knocked me out for the worst of it)."

• Gam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2022

"Was a heavy drinker, there were some days I'd cut my hangover with another 6 or 12-pack of beer. Started feeling anxiety, numbness in my hands and face, felt confused as well. Didn't feel good whatsoever. They gave me both Ativan and Librium, 30 minutes later, all the anxiety went away. Now I know some of you guys don't like medication, but in this case, it's a literal lifesaver. Just got prescribed Librium after the hospital, and it saved my life from a dark path of detox. If you or a group is trying to quit, please don't quit alone, please seek medical attention to help you through the terrible journey. They can help make you feel better."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2017

"As a longtime binge drinker who would drink alone, my poison of choice was a large bottle of Jim Beam with the handle. When I ran out of Jim Beam, I actually drank a bottle of mouthwash. The great doctor gave me some Ativan and sent me home with Librium. That's for the more detailed info on tapering down. Thanks all!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2022

"I recently drew the line with my drinking. Began on my 24th birthday, and here I am at 41. Almost two decades. Last night I ended up in the ER, and for once in my life - they treated me with compassion. Ativan upon arriving, with Zofran for nausea. I was so dehydrated, they could not start an IV. After a few hours, I was released and then to my sudden surprise, I was sent home with 2 scripts. Zofran and Librium (25 mg). About an hour after taking 2 Librium, I felt a calm come over me. I even felt hungry and started doing my dishes. I drink/drank to deal with my severe anxiety & panic, and drinking only serves to double my anxiety when it wears off. I am so grateful to the ER doctor. I've been to hospitals countless times, and shockingly, never left with a script - just paperwork for rehabs I cannot afford. I give this medicine a 10/10. No side effects to speak of. Highly recommend."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2021

"I have struggled with alcohol since I was 16, drinking daily for years. Sometimes up to a fifth a day. Drinking alone most of the time recently. I'm 44. I got sick of it. Told my doctor I was ready to stop. He prescribed me this drug. It has saved my life. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2023

"I was in the ER for alcohol poisoning. Level of 400. I was given 25 milligrams of Librium. 1 to 2 pills every 6 hours. I was still very sick with shakes and major sweats even after 3 days. Don't understand how these people say that the withdrawal was gone. Even on the med, I laid in bed for 4 days sick as a dog. It has kept me from having seizures, but I've suffered horribly."

• AkK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2022

"It's amazing. I have been on non-stop drinking for the last few years. Did try to stop many times but failed. I also got hooked on alprazolam...almost 2 mg per day. Mixed alcohol and alprazolam to get the high. Finally, my wife and brother-in-law took me to the medical facility. Initially, the doctor wanted me to have inpatient rehab, but he wrote a prescription for Librium for three days, provided I don't drink a drop of alcohol. It's day two, almost 48 hours, not a single drop of alcohol, and currently on Librium taper. Getting my energy back and able to do basic tasks at home. Withdrawal can kill."

• Hor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2022

"My ER doctor started me on Librium for alcohol withdrawal. I have never been sicker after starting a med. Pain in both sides of my stomach, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, vivid dreams with little to no sleep. Flushed my prescription on day 2 and had to see my primary care doctor to get myself leveled out. Don't recommend this medication to ANYONE."

• Yea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2023

"Librium did nothing for my alcohol withdrawal. I was sent home with it after being given Ativan in the hospital, and let me tell you, it literally did nothing to help my shakes and my tense body. It may work for some, but didn’t for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2012

"My boyfriend is taking this for alcohol withdrawal. It works wonders for the withdrawal symptoms but makes him a zombie. He is confused, unsteady on his feet, and dizzy. He's been alcohol-free for 3 days now, and after tomorrow, I am going to take the pills away. Just my opinion."

• AZS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2016

"Excellent for alcohol withdrawal. Only on it for 5 days or so and was tapered off it completely. Could not have quit alcohol without it. Solved the cold sweats, DTs, and the other withdrawal problems."

• M x...
• September 23, 2009

"Amazing! Absolutely NO side effects, took me 3 months and I'm done with alcohol forever. Do NOT drink while you take it. PLEASE try it for our children's sake."

• ric...
• April 7, 2016

"Librium is great. I've been a heavy drinker for years. I lost my wife to drinking. I went and got Librium, this does work if you let it, trust me."

• nev...
• March 8, 2011

"This is the only medicine that is truly effective in regard to the indescribable horror that true alcohol withdrawal brings."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2011

"25 mg took away the shakes and sweats and helps greatly with anxiety and isn't sedating. It works within hours. This is the medicine to take for withdrawal and anxiety!"

• Nol...
• April 19, 2013

"Just had 1st 20 mg... It's working!"

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2017

"Simply put, Librium saved my life!"

• Dub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2013

"It's quite remarkable. It has eased both cravings and withdrawal."

• Ath...
• April 14, 2017

"I drank 2 bottles of wine and/or beer/vodka every day for 3 years. Went into SEVERE withdrawal. Seriously thought I was going to die. Went on Librium, and it worked wonders."

• Cas...
• December 29, 2014

"Excellent for my husband."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2011

"Librium is great. I was going through suicidal withdrawal. Librium stopped that within 3 hours, and it lasts a long time."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2019

"I feel like Librium helped me so much. It's unfortunate we have to spend days, a week, and or upwards of $2,000 in the ER to help get relief for something so many people suffer with."

• iam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 22, 2018

"Alcohol, lost my best friend, my 18-year-old son in 2002 due to vodka. I've been sober since 11/20/17. Librium has been the best tool. Withdrawals are horrible, and people die from it."