Chlordiazepoxide Side Effects

Possible side effects of chlordiazepoxide are listed below. Call your doctor if they are severe or continue after a few days:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Unusual tiredness
• Weakness
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Changes in appetite
• Dry mouth

Call your doctor if you develop the following symptoms:

• Unusual excitement
• Restlessness 
• Blurred vision
• Slurred speech
• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent urination
• Constipation
• Sexual intercourse difficulty
• Changes in libido (sex drive) or sexual ability 

Chlordiazepoxide can also cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical help if you develop:

• Severe skin rash, hives, itching
• Difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Fine tremors or uncontrolled movements
• Muscle pain
• Inability to sit still
• Shuffling walk

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of chlordiazepoxide. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Chlordiazepoxide Overdose: Should an overdose occur, call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention. You can also call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has stopped responding, lost consciousness, had a seizure, or stopped breathing.

Source: FDA