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Drinking alcohol whilst taking librium?!?!

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Ruth.
Ruth.

I've been taking librium for 3 days now...today is my 5th day with no alcohol and I'm craving it badly. Im going to have a drink...will anything bad happen as I'm taking the librium as well?

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  • kelly71703
    kelly71703 Ruth.

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    Hi Shaz 

    There would be a leaflet in the box your Librium came in listing precautions, side affects and drug interactions. If you are well enough then consult this. If you are unwell then just go to hospital. 

    I don't think a responsible Dr would prescribe Librium for an unobserved/home detox if if there is a risk associated with alcohol use as you are not in rehab and can drink if you choose.

    Take care.

    Kelly

  • al65326
    al65326 Ruth.

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    Hi Ruth.  I hope all is better now.  My experience with drinking while on benzodiazepines is immediate excitation... you can’t only have one because you desperately need the next few drinks to calm down.  Then later the sedative stage kicks in where breathing is slowed.  For anyone wanting to drink while on Librium or benzos.... please don’t do it.  Go to your nearest ER once you’ve done so if you feel the need.  Call 911 or take an uber.
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