Chlordiazepoxide (Cont.)

Side Effects of Chlordiazepoxide

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with chlordiazepoxide. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of chlordiazepoxide include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Coordination problems
  • Confusion.
     
(Click Side Effects of Chlordiazepoxide to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions With Chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide can potentially interact with several other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Chlordiazepoxide).
 

Chlordiazepoxide: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking chlordiazepoxide if you have:
 
  • Depression
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
  • A history of drug or alcohol abuse (see Librium and Alcohol)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Chlordiazepoxide to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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