Chlordiazepoxide is used to relieve anxiety and agitation as well as to keep the alcohol abstinence under control. Furthermore, it is used in treatments for Irritable bowel syndrome.
What is Chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide acts by attaching to certain GABA neurotransmitter (gamma aminobutyric acid) receptors, in the central nervous system, thus causes anticonvulsant, sedative and anesthetic effect.
How should Chlordiazepoxide be taken?
Chlordiazepoxide is administered orally, generally in the form of tablets or capsules. The dosage can be variable from 1 to 4 administrations per day.
Side effects associated with Chlordiazepoxide
Among the other possible adverse effects are included:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Stomach discomfort
- Changes in appetite
- Restlessness or excitement
- Constipation
- Difficult or frequent urination
- Vision problems
- Problems in the sexual sphere
You should immediately contact a doctor if taking Chlordiazepoxide triggers any of the following symptoms:
- Severe skin rash
- Difficult breathing or swallowing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Temperature
- Jaundice
- Mild but persistent tremor or inability to sit still
- Dragging the feet when walking
Contraindications and warnings associated with the use of Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide can cause addiction; therefore, it is important to strictly follow the dosage given by your doctor and do not stop the treatment without consulting first.
Chlordiazepoxide may impair the ability to drive or operate hazardous machinery, especially if taken in combination with alcohol or other drugs.
Moreover, before starting the treatment it is important to tell your doctor if:
- You have any allergies to the active substance, its ingredients, other drugs (particularly: alprazolam, clonazepam, clorazepate, diazepam, estazolam, flurazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, prazepam, temazepam or triazolam), or foods
- You are taking other medications, herbal remedies and supplements, citing in particular antihistamines, cimetidine, digoxin, disulfiram, fluoxetine, isoniazidi, levodopa, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, drugs for Parkinson's disease, painkillers, medicines for asthma, colds or allergies, metoprolol, muscle relaxants, oral contraceptives, probenecid, propoxyphene, propranolol, rifampin, sedatives, sleeping pills, theophylline, tranquilizers, valproic acid and vitamins
- You suffer (or have suffered) from glaucoma, seizures or lung, heart or liver disease
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
It is recommended to inform physicians, surgeons and dentists about ongoing treatment with Chlordiazepoxide prior to any procedure.
