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Can Librium Be Abruptly Discontinued?
Question: If I am taking Librium and did not take it for 3 days can I drink alcohol What will happen????
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET AN ANSWER???
YOU ARE STILL NOT TELLING ME HOW LONG?
PLEASE CANCEL DO NOT CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD.... PLS, EMAIL ME IF YOU CANCELLED ASAP.
SORRY THANKS
Brief Answer:
Alcohol, after stopping Librium for 3 days unlikely to cause side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.
We apologize for the delay in getting back to you.
It is not recommended to stop Librium abruptly as it can lead to seizures. The dose needs to be tapered down under medical supervision before stopping Librium completely.
Librium has a very long half-life. The effects stay in your system for 2-3 days. So consuming alcohol after stopping Librium for 3 days should not cause much side effects. You should not drink alcohol if you decide to restart Librium as this can lead to drowsiness, dizziness, breathing difficulty, seizures and coma.
Moreover, consuming alcohol at this point will make detox more difficult.
I strongly advise that you contact your doctor to discuss the cravings(if at all) you are experiencing and to get back on Librium.
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns.
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Alcohol, after stopping Librium for 3 days unlikely to cause side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.
We apologize for the delay in getting back to you.
It is not recommended to stop Librium abruptly as it can lead to seizures. The dose needs to be tapered down under medical supervision before stopping Librium completely.
Librium has a very long half-life. The effects stay in your system for 2-3 days. So consuming alcohol after stopping Librium for 3 days should not cause much side effects. You should not drink alcohol if you decide to restart Librium as this can lead to drowsiness, dizziness, breathing difficulty, seizures and coma.
Moreover, consuming alcohol at this point will make detox more difficult.
I strongly advise that you contact your doctor to discuss the cravings(if at all) you are experiencing and to get back on Librium.
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns.
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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