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Librium is in the same class of minor tranquilizer as Ativan -- both are benzodiazipines or "benzos" for short. Librium dates from the 1950's; Ativan is much more recent. Both work for anxiety. Librium and Valium were first produced and marketed around the same time. They are very similar in effect. To my knowledge, the only FDA-approved medication for panic disorder is Xanax (alprazolam is the generic). It's available in sublingual tabs now (placed under tongue for faster effect). Please note that abusing benzos and then cold turkeying off of them is very dangerous -- convulsions, hallucinations, etc. I just want to be sure you and all who read this are aware that benzos aren't the harmless 'little helpers' they were once viewed to be! I hope this is of some help. Mike
i don't know much about either tho, so it's really best to get a doc's opinion. especially since everyone reacts differently to different meds...
i don't think especially the librium is something you wanna mess with without a doctor's care...
good luck,
mj
not to say it's not good for some.. i just don't know who!!!