What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Clorazepate:
Please inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another respiratory disease, or are depressed or have suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take clorazepate, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Also, antacids may decrease the effects of clorazepate. Separate doses of an antacid and clorazepate by several hours whenever possible.
Furthermore, cimetidine inhibits breakdown of clorazepate, and leads to increased levels of the drug in the system. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with clorazepate. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Do not take clorazepate if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. Clorazepate may worsen this condition.
Clorazepate is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that clorazepate is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Additionally, it is not known whether clorazepate passes into breast milk. Do not take clorazepate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Use cautiously when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Clorazepate will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Avoid alcohol while taking clorazepate. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by clorazepate.
If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from clorazepate. You may require a lower dose of this medication.
Clorazepate is not approved for use by children younger than 9 years of age.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What should I do if I forget a dose?
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