Generic name: Clorazepate
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Tranxene T-Tab?
Clorazepate is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat anxiety disorders, partial seizures, or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Clorazepate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use clorazepate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- narrow-angle glaucoma.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- liver or kidney disease;
- mood problems, depression, psychosis; or
- suicidal thoughts or actions.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking clorazepate. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your family or caregivers should also watch for sudden changes in your behavior.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Clorazepate may harm an unborn baby. Avoid taking this medicine during the first trimester of pregnancy.
If you use clorazepate during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks.
If you take clorazepate for seizures, do not start or stop taking it during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby.
Do not breastfeed.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 9 years old.
How should I use Tranxene T-Tab
Use Tranxene T-Tab (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use clorazepate in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
If you use clorazepate long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Do not stop using clorazepate without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Tranxene T-Tab side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Clorazepate can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Tell your doctor right away if you have new or sudden changes in mood or behavior, including new or worse depression or anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, more active or talkative, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe drowsiness;
- slow breathing (breathing may stop);
- confusion, paranoia, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- a seizure; or
- suicidal thoughts or actions.
Drowsiness or dizziness may last longer in older adults. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury.
Common side effects may include:
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- blurred vision;
- upset stomach; or
- dry mouth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Tranxene T-Tab?
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.