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Hi i Had Alcohol Jerks 5 days back I consulted physchatrist, they have prescribed Librium 25mg, BacenXL 20mg in morning and Thiamine for 10 days , I have taken Librium today afternoon can I have a moderate Alcohol today evening ? Please suggest is it ok or dangerous?
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Hi.. no you cannot take alcohol while on librium. Consult online for further questions
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Dr. Vettrivel Arul
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7 yrs exp
Salem
Youâve had alcohol jerks, which are signs of alcohol withdrawal affecting your nervous systemâpossibly heading toward more serious symptoms like seizures. Your psychiatrist has prescribed Librium to calm the withdrawal, and Bacen XL to reduce nervous system excitability. These medications work on your brainâs GABA systemâjust like alcohol does. If you drink now, itâs like pouring fuel on a fire: the sedative effects can add up dangerously, causing severe drowsiness, slowed breathing, blackout, or even coma. Worse, if youâre in the withdrawal recovery phase, any amount of alcohol can reset your brain into dependency and trigger a more severe withdrawal episode later.
Next Steps
Stick with your treatment plan and avoid alcohol completely during this 10-day recovery period (and ideally longer). Let your nervous system stabilize. If cravings are intense, speak to your doctor about additional craving-control aids like naltrexone or acamprosate, which can help reduce urge without sedation. Focus on hydration, balanced meals, and sleep. If this isnât your first episode, itâs time to consider long-term recovery planning.
Health Tips
Alcohol cravings often spike in the evening. Eat a high-protein early dinner (like paneer, dal, eggs, or fish), sip on lime water or buttermilk, and distract yourself with something physicalâlike a walk or shower. Stay around people if you can. Alcohol jerks mean your brain is trying to recoverâdonât pull it back into the fire. Let your body heal. You're closer to freedom than you think.
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don't mix medication and alcohol
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