This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use
chlordiazepoxide if you are pregnant.
Before taking chlordiazepoxide, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems,
glaucoma, porphyria, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or
addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Do not drink alcohol while taking chlordiazepoxide. This medication can increase
the effects of alcohol.
Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add
to sleepiness caused by chlordiazepoxide.
Chlordiazepoxide may be habit-forming and should be used only by the
person it was prescribed for. Chlordiazepoxide should never be shared with another
person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in
a secure place where others cannot get to it.
What is chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines
(ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may become
unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal.
Chlordiazepoxide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking chlordiazepoxide?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlordiazepoxide or to other
benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium),
lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before taking chlordiazepoxide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you
have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication.
Chlordiazepoxide may be habit-forming and should be used only by the
person it was prescribed for. Chlordiazepoxide should never be shared with another
person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in
a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Chlordiazepoxide can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use chlordiazepoxide without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor
if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are
using this medication.
Chlordiazepoxide may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not
use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The sedative effects of chlordiazepoxide may last longer in older adults. Accidental
falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or
accidental injury while you are taking chlordiazepoxide.
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