Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride Interactions

Brand names: Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride

FDA Black Box Warning

WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death [see WARNINGS , DRUG INTERACTIONS ]. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation.

1 interaction on record

Although early studies reported an increased risk of congenital malformations with diazepam and chlordiazepoxide, there was no consistent pattern noted.

Source: FDA drug label - chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride