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Librium

Also known as: chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide, a medium-acting benzodiazepine drug prescribed mostly for sleep purposes. Sedative and hypnotic, it may cause lowered inhibitions and amnesia in high doses.

Dosage

Oral

Common: 10-20mg
Heavy: 20-40mg+
Light: 5-10mg

NOTE: 25mg of Librium is approximately equal to 10mg of Diazepam

Duration

Onset: 20-40 minutes
Duration: 6-10 hours
After effects: 1-14 hours

Timeline

Onset
20-40 minutes
Peak
6-10 hours
After
1-14 hours
012.3h1.0d
Typical
Extended range

Effects

AnxiolyticSedativeMuscle RelaxantAmnesiaDystaxiaHypnotic

Avoid

All other CNS depressants