Generic name: chlordiazepoxide [ KLOR-dye-AZ-e-POX-ide ]
Brand names: Librium, Libritabs, Poxi, Mitran
Dosage form: oral capsule (10 mg; 25 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Benzodiazepines
What is chlordiazepoxide?
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.
Warnings
Chlordiazepoxide can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol.
MISUSE OF chlordiazepoxide 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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use chlordiazepoxide if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
