librium

Frequently asked questions

What does Librium treat?

Librium (Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride) may be used to treat alcohol withdrawal delirium, anxiety disorders, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Librium work?

Librium is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines boost the brain's main calming chemical, GABA, by binding to the GABA-A receptor and making its chloride channel open more often. This quiets nerve activity, producing sedation, reduced anxiety, muscle relaxation, and protection against seizures.

How is Librium rated?

pharmaranks gives Librium a composite score of 3.7 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Librium cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $4.82 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Lorazepam — about $1.14 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Librium?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Librium. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Librium?

Librium is marketed by Valeant Pharm Intl. You can see Valeant Pharm Intl's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Librium a brand-name or generic drug?

Librium is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Librium available over the counter?

No. Librium is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Librium come in?

Librium is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Librium?

Librium is classified as benzodiazepine, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Librium FDA-registered?

Librium is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA012249. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Librium been recalled by the FDA?

Librium has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Librium safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Librium a recall-safety score of 74/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.