Comparing Librium vs Alprazolam
Librium | Alprazolam |
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Librium (chlordiazepoxide) | Alprazolam |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Alcohol Withdrawal, Anxiety, Light Sedation. Librium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Alprazolam effectively relieves anxiety; however, it is addictive, and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Other common side effects include low blood pressure, dizziness on standing (which may... View more |
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More about Librium (chlordiazepoxide) | More about Alprazolam | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Librium has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 175 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Alprazolam has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 1490 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Librium side effects in more detail. |
See also: alprazolam side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all alprazolam prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax, Xanax XR | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
25 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 440 drugs are known to interact with Librium:
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A total of 549 drugs are known to interact with alprazolam:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
February 24, 1960 |
October 16, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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