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I m taking libiruim 10 mg tds and lorazepam at night cause of alcohol withdrawal sezuire from aprroz one month can a stop it now cause iread stopping it suddenly also can cause sezuire what to do i want off from these meds without any problem pls help
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You are taking a little higher dose in full day and sudden stopping should not be good for your health
But these medicines can be tapered and stopped slowly without much effect to your health
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Since you are taking both Librium and lorazepam since 1 month, it has to be tapered down slowly. And yes it cannot be stopped abruptly and has to be consulted with psychiatrist and reduce under supervision.
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Ms. Rupali Mohbe
Clinical Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi, I appreciate that you reached out with your concern.
If you will stop Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) and Lorazepam suddenly, it can increase the risk of withdrawal symptoms, including seizures. I suggest, to take help of your psychiatrist to provide a gradual tapering schedule to safely discontinue the medications. Meanwhile it is recommended to take professional therapy sessions for withdrawal symptoms management. Therapy, relaxation techniques, hydration, and a structured routine can help manage withdrawal symptoms. Psychometric testing will help to understand personality issues.
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
As per your description, It appears that you had Seizures while on the withdrawal phase of Alcohol.
You have been advised Librium and other drugs.
There is proposed regimen for Alcohol Dependence.
As you have undergone seizures, Don’t do the stoppage of Librium by yourself.
Consult your psychiatrist for further advice.
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Dr. Soumya Ande
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult a psychiatrist fot tapering plan. Advised not to do on own.
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Hi.. you have to taper librium slowly and stop.
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