TRANXILIUM

Clorazepate
is used to relieve anxiety. It also is used to control agitation caused by
alcohol withdrawal as well as seizures.

This medication is sometimes
prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.

Clorazepate
can be habit-forming. Clorazepate
is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Talk to your doctor about the
possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

Special
precautions

Before taking clorazepate,

-Tell your doctor
and pharmacist if you are allergic to clorazepate, alprazolam (Xanax), or any
other drugs.
-Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antihistamines or
vitamins. These medications add to the drowsiness caused by clorazepate.

-Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; seizures; or lung,
heart, or liver disease.
-Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
clorazepate, call your doctor immediately.
-If you are having surgery,
including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking
clorazepate.
-You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not
drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

-Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

-Tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may
decrease the effectiveness of this drug.

Side
effects

Side effects from clorazepate are common and include:


-drowsiness
-dizziness
-tiredness
-weakness
-dry mouth

-diarrhea
-upset stomach
-changes in appetite

Tell your
doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:


-restlessness or excitement
-constipation
-difficulty urinating

-frequent urination
-blurred vision
-changes in sex drive or ability


If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:

-seizures
-shuffling walk
-persistent, fine tremor
or inability to sit still
-fever
-difficulty breathing or swallowing

-severe skin rash
-yellowing of the skin or eyes

Keep all
appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain
lab tests to check your response to clorazepate.

Do not let anyone else
take your medicines.