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Generic: chlordiazepoxide View All Brands Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, Librium, Mitran A benzodiazepine - It is used to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? cimetidine medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, like alprazolam, lorazepam, or triazolam medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances medicines for HIV infection or AIDS prescription pain medicines rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin some medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or primidone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your body can become dependent on this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you still need to take it. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy and fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue confusion, depression feeling faint or lightheaded, falls mood changes, excitability or aggressive behavior muscle cramps problems with balance, talking, walking restlessness tremors unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): change in sex drive or performance constipation drowsiness menstrual changes nausea, vomiting This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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