This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use
oxazepam if you are pregnant.
Before taking oxazepam, 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 oxazepam. This medication can increase the
effects of alcohol.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by
oxazepam.
Oxazepam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it
was prescribed for. Oxazepam 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 oxazepam?
Oxazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Oxazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Oxazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Oxazepam may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking oxazepam?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to oxazepam or to other
benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate
(Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or lorazepam (Ativan).
Before taking oxazepam, 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.
Oxazepam can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not
use oxazepam 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.
Oxazepam 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 oxazepam 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 oxazepam.
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