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Leilalouise
Leilalouise

Hi all if you read my messages yesterday you will know I am starting my journey today, I plucked up the courage to go to gp and they have proscribed me medication for a week to help with withdrawals, it's called chordiazepoxide 10 mg has anyone had this treatment before if so how did you get on thanks

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  • Kerry78042
    Kerry78042 Leilalouise

    Posted

    Hi,

    I havn't tried, but just wanted to say well done for finding the courage to go - it's so difficult to do that! Wishing you all the very best x

    • Leilalouise
      Leilalouise Kerry78042

      Posted

      Thanks a lot I nearly didn't go I called alcohol helpline 15 minutes before I was due to go as I got myself in a fluster, the lady was lovely and advised me to go, so glad I called would definitely call again in future if I'm having a wobble x

    • Kerry78042
      Kerry78042 Leilalouise

      Posted

      Well I for one admire you immensely! I was not brave enough to face my gp of many years so appreciate how much courage it took! Good to know the Helpline are there in future too! I expect someone on here that has taken the same route as you will reply soon too offering support for future wobbles! X
  • Aspinan
    Aspinan Leilalouise

    Posted

    Well done Leilalouise! Wishing you all the best with your journey. 
  • ADEfree
    ADEfree Leilalouise

    Posted

    Best luck, Leilalouise! Do you have someone to check in on you? 
    • Leilalouise
      Leilalouise ADEfree

      Posted

      Hi thanks a lot I have my partner to support me but I'm using this forum to help me as he doesn't understand like everyone on here

    • Nat666
      Nat666 Leilalouise

      Posted

      Good luck on your journey Leilalouise .I dont know anything about the particular medication your GP has prescribed but I am pretty sure soneone will come along on here who does

      Brave girl for seeing your GP , not the easiest thing to do.So glad you have the support of your partner Keep posting weknow how you are doing x

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 Leilalouise

    Posted

    Good plan. best of luck. I do not know about your medicine but other on this forum might and till then reply I hope. Robin
  • JulieAnne101
    JulieAnne101 Leilalouise

    Posted

    Hi leilalouise

    My Husband has taken chlordiazpoxide a few times. I don't know what it does to the brain as I'm not medically trained.

    However, he was always advised by his detox nurse not to work whilst taking it. Also, I had to supervise his meds as instructed by his script as he would get confused.

    He had to drink plenty of water and take thiamine and b1 complex for his brain.

    I think chlordiazpoxide is quite strong. I don't know what your doc has advised you to do with regards to support

    Good luck

    JulieAnne

  • ducelvino
    ducelvino Leilalouise

    Posted

    Yep been there several times. Surprised your GP is doing a home detox as they are usually done by specialist alcohol dependency teams. It will certainly do the job but you will feel woozy and confused. Its very strong stuff - its also known as librium! Ive heard it described as alcohol in tablet form neutral

    You might want to take a look at this when you are feeling a bit more on planet earth - https://www.gov.uk/alcohol-problems-and-driving. I had to surrender my driving license and re-apply after 1 year of sobriety after undertaking a detox. Its a good job I enjoy cycling.The rules have tightened up recently. Check with your GP to see if he/she has taken any action (i.e. informed DVLA).

    Anyway your health (mental and physical) and well being is the prime factor here, so good luck!!

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