r/stopdrinking • u/_runningwater__ • 18h ago

Librium not helping

Relapsed and went on a hell of a bender. Ended up with me being wheelchaired into the ER. They prescribed me Librium. Just took my first dose. I still feel terrible. I’ve heard it has a long half life. Does the second dose help more?

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u/TheGargageMan 2582 days 18h ago

What are you wanting help with? Withdrawal symptoms, hangover, the after-effects of alcohol poisoning? In my experience, all of that took time and rest. Meds might keep someone out of seizure or agitation so severe they are dangerous.

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u/_runningwater__ 18h ago

Overwhelming anxiety tbh.

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u/TheGargageMan 2582 days 18h ago

I think a small dose of librium or something similar isn't going to fix things as good as booze did, but it will take the edge off as I recall from being in the hospital.

breathe and try to keep faith that you are currently doing the right thing.

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u/chipotleeeeeeee 17h ago

When I was in the ER for withdrawals the Librium didn’t help for anxiety, ask them for Gabapentin and Valium or Klonopin, those will help with anxiety. Also what helped me in that spot was realizing you’re in a safe place as shitty as the ER can be.

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u/cactusprick 1488 days 18h ago

Just don’t drink too much after taking Librium. My friend died that way.