Pronunciation: KLOR dye AZ e POX ide
Brand: Librium
10 mg, capsule, black/green, imprinted with barr, 033
5 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with barr, 158
25 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with barr, 159
5 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with S251, S
10 mg, capsule, black/green, imprinted with S252, S
25 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with S253, S
5 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with S251, S
10 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with S252, S
25 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with S253, S
5 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with S251, S
10 mg, capsule, black/green, imprinted with S252, logo
25 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with S253, S
10 mg, capsule, black/green, imprinted with barr, 033
10 mg, capsule, black/green, imprinted with WATSON 786, 10 mg
25 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with barr, 159
25 mg, green/white, imprinted with 960, par
25 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with WATSON 787, 25mg
5 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with barr, 158
5 mg, green/yellow, imprinted with 958, par
5 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with WATSON 785, 5 mg
5 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with LIBRIUM 5, ROCHE
Chlordiazepoxide can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol.
MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it.
Do not stop using chlordiazepoxide without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use. Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer.
Get medical help right away if you stop using chlordiazepoxide and have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or thoughts about suicide.
Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat anxiety disorders.
Chlordiazepoxide may also be used short-term to treat symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, or anxiety you may have before a surgery.
Chlordiazepoxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use chlordiazepoxide if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Chlordiazepoxide may harm an unborn baby. Avoid taking this medicine during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use chlordiazepoxide in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Chlordiazepoxide is usually taken for no longer than 4 months. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Do not stop using chlordiazepoxide without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of chlordiazepoxide can be fatal if you take it with alcohol, opioid medicine, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Overdose symptoms may include dry mouth, blurred vision, urinating less, constipation, extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, or loss of consciousness.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chlordiazepoxide can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Drowsiness or dizziness may last longer in older adults. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury.
Common side effects may include:
After you stop using chlordiazepoxide, get medical help right away if you have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, suicidal thoughts or actions.
Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer after stopping this medicine suddenly. Tell your doctor if you have ongoing anxiety, depression, problems with memory or thinking, trouble sleeping, ringing in your ears, a burning or prickly feeling, or a crawling sensation under your skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using chlordiazepoxide with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may affect chlordiazepoxide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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