Chlordiazepoxide: How Should I Take Chlordiazepoxide
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How should I take chlordiazepoxide?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
 | Chlordiazepoxide should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice. |
 | Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your symptoms. |
| Do not stop using chlordiazepoxide suddenly, or you could have seizures or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using chlordiazepoxide. |
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood and liver function may need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
 | Store chlordiazepoxide at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. |
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
| Last updated: | March 31, 2008 |
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