Clorazepate (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

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:

• 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:

• Change in consciousness
• Drowsiness
• Loss of consciousness
• Relaxed and calm
• 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:

• Blurred vision
• Diarrhea
• Discouragement
• Dizziness
• Double vision
• Dry mouth
• 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
• Sleeplessness
• Stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
• Trouble with concentrating
• Trouble with sleeping
• Unable to sleep
• 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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