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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.

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• severe drowsiness, slurred speech.

• slow heart rate, slow breathing (breathing may stop).

• problems with memory or concentration.

• unusual changes in mood or behavior, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.

• problems with balance or muscle movement.

• confusion, excitement, paranoia, anger, aggression; or

• stomach pain, loss of appetite.

Drowsiness or dizziness may last longer in older adults. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury.

Common side effects of chlordiazepoxide may include:

• drowsiness.

• confusion; or

• balance problems.

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.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

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:

• depression, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions.

• alcoholism or drug addiction; or

• liver or kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Chlordiazepoxide may harm an unborn baby. Avoid taking chlordiazepoxide during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

How should I take chlordiazepoxide?

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.

  Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

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Chlordiazepoxide is usually taken for no longer than 4 months. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.