Chlordiazepoxide-Clidinium (Librax)

Alternate Name: Librax

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antimuscarinic Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 5-2.5 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. This medicine passes into your breast milk and may cause problems in your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, eye or vision problems, bleeding problems, trouble urinating, or a history of depression, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol abuse. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of overdose, which can be life-threateningRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Unusual thoughts or behavior Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Using this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy may cause problems in your newborn baby (including sedation or withdrawal symptoms). Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant. This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or trouble seeing. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using blood thinner, MAO inhibitor, phenothiazine medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., While taking this medicine, avoid becoming overheated during exercise or hot weather; it can result in heat stroke., Call your doctor if you develop a skin rash or severe sunburn when exposed to sun or ultraviolet lamps., This medicine can be habit-forming. You should not use more than the prescribed amount or for longer periods than your doctor has ordered., If you have taken this medicine for a long time or in large doses, do not stop taking it suddenly. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping this medicine.