Librium and Increased Heart Rate: What Users Say
Reviews for Librium
- Har...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 17, 2017
For Alcohol Withdrawal "I've always done cold turkey withdrawal, and this is the first time I could function. It made me feel numb and zombie-like, but I'd rather have that than the cold turkey withdrawal. I'm a 39-year-old female who's been drinking since 15. I'm a horrible binge drinker that can go weeks with only vodka or other kinds of booze. I wake up in the morning and drink until I pass out, as soon as I wake up, I do it all over again. The only way I stop is if my husband takes my wallet, keys, and any access to $. My withdrawals kick in quick, and I feel as if I'm dying. I don't sleep for 3 to 4 days, I hear stuff that's not there, I sweat profusely, and then I'm freezing, horrible anxiety. My heart jumps at any noise, my heart races, and I get super depressed."
- 2ma...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 3, 2016
For Alcohol Withdrawal "I've been a binge drinker on and off for about 4 years. This last binge lasted about 5 days around the clock. Going through withdrawal begins almost immediately for me if I don't drink every hour or so. I get extreme anxiety, heart racing, minor shakes, and can't just settle down. My doctor gave me a Librium taper starting on 50 mg every 6 hours day one and going down from there. My experience with the first dose is that it did not do anything for me. I was still just as miserable. Once I took the second dose, I was able to fall asleep. Today I'm pretty anxious, but it does take the edge off. It's not a magic bullet that cures all withdrawal symptoms. Good luck!"
- Pow...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 8, 2021
For Alcohol Withdrawal "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."
- Hor...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2022
For Alcohol Withdrawal "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."
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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."