Posted by ed_uk on April 3, 2006, at 15:20:23
In reply to Re: Someone Prove Ashton Wrong!!!!!!!!!!....Please » ed_uk, posted by yxibow on April 3, 2006, at 14:58:55
Hi Yxi
>Librium is like about 1/10 of the resulting potency of Valium
Diazepam is about 4 times more potent than chlordiazepoxide. In the treatment of anxiety, the usual maximum dose of chlordiazepoxide is 100mg per day ie. about 25mg diazepam - which is probably an adequate dose for most people. Chlordiazepoxide comes in 5mg, 10mg and 25mg capsules. Chlordiazepoxide is not a good choice for people who require high doses of benzodiazepines.
>its so weak
It's ideal for people who respond well to low doses of benzodiazepines. Also, the 5mg capsules are very convenient for tapering.
>abuse by patients would be inhibited
Chlordiazepoxide has a gradual onset, it doesn't suddenly 'kick in'. This may result in a lower recreational value. Doctors see this as a bonus.
>alcohol detox
It's used a lot for detox here in the UK. If it really was so 'weak' it wouldn't be useful for detox.
>Valium became the default when Librium was released around 1959-1960 and Valium became the seller in 1962
I think Librium was popular for a long time.
Regards
Ed
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