What is chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Chlordiazepoxide is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Clidinium reduces stomach acid and decreases intestinal spasms.
The combination of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium is used to treat stomach ulcers, irritable
bowel syndrome, and intestinal infections.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlordiazepoxide or to other
benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam
(Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
Do not take chlordiazepoxide and clidinium if you have:
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication:
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asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
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open-angle glaucoma;
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myasthenia gravis;
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ulcerative colitis, or a blockage in your intestines;
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kidney or liver disease;
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a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
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a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Chlordiazepoxide can cause birth defects in an unborn
baby.
Do not use chlordiazepoxide and clidinium without your doctor's consent if you are
pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth
control while you are using this medication.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The sedative effects of chlordiazepoxide may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are
common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury
while you are taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium.
How should I take chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger
amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your
prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this
medication.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium is usually taken before meals and at bedtime. Follow your
doctor's instructions.
Chlordiazepoxide may be habit-forming and
should be used only by the person
it was prescribed for
. Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium should never be shared with another
person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a
secure place where others cannot get to it.
Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your
symptoms.
Do not stop using chlordiazepoxide and clidinium suddenly without first talking to your
doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine.
Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using
this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time.
Do not
take
extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Your pharmacist has information about chlordiazepoxide and clidinium written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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confusion;
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depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
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restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or
neck;
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hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
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hallucinations;
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jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
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urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
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drowsiness, tiredness;
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swelling;
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skin rash;
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blurred vision;
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dry mouth;
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nausea, vomiting, constipation; or
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irregular menstrual periods.
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.
What is the most important information I should know about chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlordiazepoxide or clidinium, or to other
benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam
(Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use
chlordiazepoxide and clidinium if you are pregnant.
Before taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium, tell your doctor if you have any breathing
problems, glaucoma, porphyria, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or
addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Do not drink alcohol while taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. This medication can
increase the effects of alcohol.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
This medication may be habit-forming and
should be used only by the person it
was prescribed for
. Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium should never be shared with another
person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a
secure place where others cannot get to it.
What should I avoid while taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Do not drink alcohol while taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. This medication can
increase the effects of alcohol.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What other drugs will affect chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
Before taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium, tell your doctor if you regularly use other
medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine,
sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to
sleepiness caused by chlordiazepoxide and clidinium.
Before taking chlordiazepoxide and clidinium, tell your doctor if you are using any of the
following drugs:
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a barbiturate such as amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol),
mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
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a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
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an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine
(Parnate);
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medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as
chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril);
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narcotic medications such as butorphanol (Stadol), codeine,
hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin), levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran), meperidine (Demerol),
methadone (Dolophine, Methadose), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph), naloxone
(Narcan), oxycodone (OxyContin), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet); or
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antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon),
amoxapine (Ascendin), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine
(Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem),
fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine
(Paxil), protriptyline (Vivactil), sertraline (Zoloft), or trimipramine (Surmontil).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with
chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter
medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium?
