The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Loss of coordination (clumsiness)
Less Common Side Effects
- Skin reaction
- Fluid retention (body holds onto water)
- Irregular periods
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Movement problems
- Change in sex drive
Chlordiazepoxide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe sedation: drowsiness, slowed breathing, confusion, memory problems, slurred speech, loss of consciousness
- Withdrawal symptoms: uncontrolled movements, blurred vision, trouble with sleep or memory, muscle pain and stiffness, vomiting, panic attacks, restlessness, irritability, hallucinations, convulsions or seizures, suicidal thoughts
Source: DailyMed
The following Chlordiazepoxide side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Fainting
mood or mental changes
shakiness and unsteady walk
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Incidence not known
Abdominal and muscle cramps
chills
clay-colored stools
convulsions
cough or hoarseness
dark urine
difficulty in speaking
dizziness
fever with or without chills
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
loss of balance control
lower back or side pain
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
rash
restlessness
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
shuffling walk
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stiffness of the limbs
stomach pain
sweating
swelling
trouble sleeping
twisting movements of the body
unable to sleep
uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bruising or bleeding
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Change in consciousness
lack of coordination
loss of consciousness
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
inability to have or keep an erection
increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
increased interest in sexual intercourse
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
menstrual changes
skin blisters
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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