How does Librium work? What is it for?

Answer 1

Librium is the trade name for Chlordiazepoxide, a sedative/hypnotic drug. It is a benzodiazepines.

Chlordiazepoxide is most commonly used to treat insomnia. It decreases the time taken to fall asleep and nocturnal awakenings, as well as increasing the total amount of time spent sleeping. Chlordiazepoxide is also used to relieve anxiety in serious anxiety related conditions including alcohol withdrawal. It is not recommended for the long-term treatment of anxiety due to the development of dependence.

It acts on receptors in the brain (GABA receptors) causing the release of a chemical called GABA (gamma amino butyric acid). GABA is a major inhibitory chemical in the brain involved in inducing sleepiness and control of anxiety and fits. Chlordiazepoxide acts by increasing the activity of GABA, thereby reducing the functioning of certain areas of the brain. This results in sleepiness, a decrease in anxiety and relaxation of muscles.

Answer 2

Librium was the first benzodiazepine put on the market. It is in the same family of Valium and Xanax. It is a tranquilizer and a sedative. It is also used to treat insomnia.
It is rarely used today, since newer drugs have lower dosages and fewer side effects.

Answer 3

Librium is to soothe nervous stomachs and must have a sedative effect also. Was on some yrs. ago for a nervous stomach thinking I had an ulcer but no---just nervous stomach and dr. put me on Librium

Answer 4

It is somekind of blocker for your brain. My mother in law took it for years for silent siezures.

Answer 5

Not sure what librium is, do u mean lithium? Lithium is a mood elevator and can be gained from watching the sunset

Answer 6

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