Clorazepate (Cont.)

When and How to Take Clorazepate

General considerations for when and how to take clorazepate include the following:
 
  • Clorazepate comes in short-acting and long-acting forms. The medication is usually taken one to three times daily (depending on the particular product and the dosage).
     
  • You can take clorazepate with or without food. If the medication bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Clorazepate may cause serious problems if you take it at higher dosages or for a longer period of time than your healthcare provider recommends (see Tranxene Addiction).
     

Dosing Information for Clorazepate

The dose of clorazepate that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Your age
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your clorazepate dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Clorazepate Dosing for more information.)
 

Clorazepate Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with clorazepate. 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 clorazepate side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Upset stomach.
     
(Click Side Effects of Clorazepate to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;