Chlordiazepoxide
Information about Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide uses
Chlordiazepoxide is used in the treatment of severe anxiety and alcohol withdrawal.
How chlordiazepoxide works
Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Common side effects of chlordiazepoxide
Confusion, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Jaundice, Sedation, Sleepiness, Unsteadiness, Urinary retention, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Bone marrow depression, Anaphylactic reaction, Vertigo, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Visual impairment, Rash, Erectile dysfunction, Respiratory depression, Increased appetite, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Anterograde amnesia, Drug dependence, Psychiatric disturbances, Paradoxical reactions
Available Medicine for Chlordiazepoxide
Expert advice for Chlordiazepoxide
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Frequently asked questions for Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide
Q. Does Chlordiazepoxide work and what does Chlordiazepoxide treat?
Chlordiazepoxide is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide/chlordiazepoxide + clidinium a narcotic/controlled drug or substance?
Chlordiazepoxide is not a narcotic drug. Chlordiazepoxide is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Any medicine which contains chlordiazepoxide alone or in combination with other drugs will be treated as a controlled substance and will require prescription for purchase
Q. Is Chlordiazepoxide a benzodiazepine?
Chlordiazepoxide belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines