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SummaryChlordiazepoxide, a medium-acting benzodiazepine drug prescribed mostly for sleep purposes. Sedative and hypnotic, it may cause lowered inhibitions and amnesia in high doses.
DoseLight: 5-10mg Common: 10-20mg Heavy: 20-40mg+
NOTE: 25mg of Librium is approximately equal to 10mg of Diazepam
Onset20-40 minutes
Duration6-10 hours
AvoidAll other CNS depressants
Aliaseschlordiazepoxide
Categoriesbenzodiazepine
habit-forming
depressant
EffectsAnxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia, Hypnotic.
BioavailabilityOral 100% | Intramuscular 90-95%
After-effects1-14 hours.
Dose_to_diazepam25mg ~=10mg Diazepam