Chlordiazepoxide; Clidinium capsules

What are chlordiazepoxide; clidinium capsules?

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE; CLIDINIUM is a combination of medicines that helps to relax your stomach and bowel. It may help to relieve spasms and decrease stomach acid. It may help to treat peptic ulcer disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Generic chlordiazepoxide; clidinium capsules are available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• an alcohol or drug abuse problem

• depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis or other mental health condition

• difficulty passing urine

• glaucoma

• heart disease or irregular heartbeat

• hiatal hernia

• high blood pressure

• kidney disease

• liver disease

• lung disease or breathing difficulties, shortness of breath

• myasthenia gravis

• nervous system disease

• over active thyroid

• Parkinson's disease

• porphyria

• seizures or a history of seizures

• snoring

• stomach or intestinal problems (including ulcerative colitis)

• suicidal thoughts

• an unusual or allergic reaction to chlordiazepoxide, clidinium, other benzodiazepines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take chlordiazepoxide; clidinium capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. It is best to take this medicine ½ to 1 hour before meals (on an empty stomach) and at bedtime or as directed by your health care professional. Take your medicine at about the same time each day. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking your medicine except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with chlordiazepoxide; clidinium?

• acetazolamide

• alcohol

• amantadine

• anticholinergic medicines, such as atropine, benztropine, bethanechol, flavoxate, hyoscyamine or scopolamine

• bosentan

• caffeine

• cimetidine

• cyclobenzaprine

• disulfiram

• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills

• herbal or dietary supplements such as kava kava, melatonin, St. John's Wort or valerian

• imatinib, STI-571

• isoniazid

• levodopa

• medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam or triazolam

• medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances

• medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)

• medicines for HIV infection or AIDS

• methazolamide

• nicardipine

• prescription pain medicines

• probenecid

• rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin

• some antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin)

• some medicines for colds, hay fever or other allergies

• some medicines for high blood pressure or heart-rhythm problems

• some medicines for seizures (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)

• some medicines for stomach problems (cisapride, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine, metoclopramide, tegaserod)

• theophylline

• warfarin

• zafirlukast

• zileuton

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking chlordiazepoxide; clidinium?

Visit your prescriber for regular checks on your progress. Your body may become dependent upon this drug and you need to ask your prescriber if you still need to take it. Do not suddenly stop taking chlordiazepoxide; clidinium. You must gradually reduce the dose or you may get severe side effects. Ask your health care professional for advice. Even after you stop taking this medicine it can still affect your body for several days.

You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and you should avoid alcoholic drinks.

Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your prescriber or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can increase the risk for side effects.

Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). This drug can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.

If you get constipation while taking this drug, do not treat yourself. You may have a blockage in the intestine. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your health care professional that you are taking chlordiazepoxide; clidinium.

What side effects may I notice from taking chlordiazepoxide; clidinium?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• agitation, nervousness, confusion

• blurred vision and other eye problems

• constipation

• decreased sweating

• depression

• dizziness

• irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

• lightheadedness or fainting spells

• mood changes, excitability or aggressive behavior

• movement difficulty, staggering or jerky movements

• muscle cramps

• pain in your stomach or difficulty passing urine

• restlessness, tremors

• unusual weakness or tiredness

• vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• changes in your menstrual cycle (period)

• difficulty sleeping

• excessive drowsiness

• dry mouth, change in taste

• headache

• nausea

• sexual difficulty (impotence)

• swelling

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.