Posted by Mishal on November 7, 2007, at 6:28:35
In reply to short acting medication for psychosis, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 6, 2007, at 9:42:49
Librium (chlordiazepoxide) is a distinctive benzo sometimes used to control psychotic breaks. It is well studied in Alcohol related psychosis.
Dosage could be 25 to 40 mg as needed.
Here is an excerpt:
Chlordiazepoxide
Brand Name: Librium, LibritabsOverview
Librium is one brand name for chlordiazepoxide, an antianxiety drug. It is a sedative, a hypnotic, an anxiolytic, and a muscle relaxant.Why is this drug prescribed?
Librium is used to treat:
1.Mild anxiety and tension
2.Acute alcohol withdrawal
3.Pre and post-surgery anxiety
4.Tension due to muscle spasms
5.Insomnia
6.Other disorders which cause anxiety, INCLUDING PSYCHOSIS
7.Acute anxiety or panichttp://www.whatmeds.com/meds/chlordiazepoxide.html
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