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
- Dizziness
- Upset stomach
- Blurry vision
- Dry mouth
- Feeling nervous
- Headache
- Confusion
Less Common Side Effects
- Trouble sleeping
- Skin rash
- Tiredness
- Poor coordination
- Double vision
- Easily irritated
- Depression
- Bladder control problems
- Shakiness, tremor
- Slurred speech
Clorazepate serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Overdose: drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, slurred speech, difficulty remembering, trouble breathing, not able to wake up, coma, seeing things that aren't there, blurry vision, death
- Withdrawal: anxiety, panic, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, seeing things that aren't there, blurry vision, mood swings, muscle cramps
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Excessive drowsiness
Source: DailyMed
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The following Clorazepate 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:
Less common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
lower back or side pain
shakiness and unsteady walk
slurred speech
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Change in consciousness
drowsiness
loss of consciousness
mood or mental changes
sleepiness
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:
Less common
Blurred vision
discouragement
dizziness
double vision
feeling sad or empty
headache
indigestion
irritability
loss of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
mental confusion
nausea or vomiting
nervousness
passing of gas
seeing double
skin rash
stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
trouble with concentrating
trouble with sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
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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