Chlordiazepoxide is utilized to take care of anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal. It is also accustomed to relieve fear and anxiety before surgery. This medication is associated with a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (nerves inside the body) to create a calming effect. It works by enhancing the results of a specific natural chemical in your body (GABA).
Read the Medication Guide provided by your friendly phamacist before starting taking chlordiazepoxide and every time you have a refill. If you've got any questions, ask your medical professional or pharmacist.
Take medicines by mouth as directed by your physician. The dosage is founded on your age, medical condition, and reply to treatment.
Use prescription drugs the same manner prescribed. Do not enhance your dose, go on it with greater regularity or use it for a longer time of energy than prescribed simply because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a lengthy period of time, tend not to suddenly stop applying this drug without your medical professional's approval. Some conditions may become worse once the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased in order to avoid side effects including seizures.
When used for a long period, prescription drugs might not exactly be well and may even require different dosing. Talk with a medical expert if this medication fails well.
See also Warning section.
Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, blurred vision, or headache may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your physician or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your medical professional has prescribed this medication as he or she has judged that this profit to you is more than the chance of unwanted effects. Many people using medicines usually do not have serious side effects.
Tell a medical expert straight away if these unlikely but serious unwanted side effects occur: mental/mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased libido, tremor, uncontrollable movements, facial or muscle twitching, trouble urinating, sleep disturbances.
Tell your physician immediately if all of these highly unlikely but serious negative effects occur: fainting, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea, vomiting, fatigue, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, persistent sore throat or fever.
A serious allergic attack to this particular drug is not likely, but seek immediate medical assistance whether or not this occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic attack include: rash, itching/swelling (especially in the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete report on possible unwanted effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your medical professional or pharmacist.
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Call your physician for medical health advice about unwanted effects. You may report unwanted side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your medical professional for medical advice about negative effects. You may report unwanted side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before taking this medication, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic into it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which may cause allergies or other problems. Talk to the pharmacist for more information.
Before using medicines, tell a medical expert or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, lung/breathing problems (e.g., COPD, stop snoring), blood disorder (porphyria), drug or irresponsible drinking.
This drug might make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana could make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that really needs alertness or clear vision and soon you are able to do it safely. Avoid alcohol based drinks. Talk to your physician if you're using marijuana.
Older adults may be more understanding of the inside results of this drug, especially drowsiness. Drowsiness can increase the risk of falling.
This drugs are not recommended for use when pregnant due to the possibility of injury to an baby. If you get pregnant or think you could be pregnant, inform your doctor without delay. Consult a medical expert for more information.
Based on information from related drugs, this drug may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on the nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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