About clorazepate potassium
Benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medicine
Used for
- Short-term treatment of anxiety disorders
- Add-on treatment for certain seizure disorders
- Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Usual adult dose
Anxiety: usually 15–60 mg daily in divided doses. Seizures: dosing is individualized and adjusted by a clinician.
Usual dose in children
For seizures in children aged 9 years and older: usually starts at 7.5 mg daily in divided doses; clinician-adjusted.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness, dizziness, and unsteadiness
- Confusion or impaired coordination
- Dependence and withdrawal symptoms
- Rarely, slowed or difficult breathing
Important warnings
- Can cause dependence; do not stop suddenly after regular use.
- Avoid alcohol, opioids, and other sedatives unless specifically directed.
- May impair driving and coordination; older adults face increased fall risk.
- Use cautiously with breathing problems, liver disease, or a history of substance misuse.
Pregnancy
May harm the fetus, especially with later-pregnancy use; newborns may have sedation or withdrawal symptoms.
Breastfeeding
Enters breast milk and may sedate or affect feeding in infants; use requires clinical assessment.
Interactions
- Opioids and alcohol increase sedation and breathing risks.
- Other sedatives, including sleep medicines, can intensify drowsiness.
- Some medicines affecting liver enzymes may change clorazepate effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.