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Tranxene Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, seizure disorders and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Tranxene is available in a generic form termed clorazepate. Common side effects include dizziness, tired, blurry vision, insomnia, nausea, and amnesia and muscle weakness.
Tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium) is available in strengths of 3.75, 7.5 and 15 mg tablets. The starting dose is usually 30mg but may vary according to the type of problem treated; doctors should prescribe the dose. Serious side effects include confusion, depression, suicide ideation, muscle tremors, dependence and urinary problems. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should either stop or do not start using Tranxene due to potential harm to the fetus or infant. The drug is not recommended for use in patients less than 9 years of age.
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Tranxene Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
TRANXENE (clorazepate dipotassium) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.
TRANXENE (clorazepate dipotassium) tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the management of partial seizures.
The effectiveness of TRANXENE (clorazepate dipotassium) tablets in long-term management of anxiety, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. Long-term stud...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Tranxene Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
- muscle twitching, tremor; or
- problems with urination.
Less serious side effects may include:
- drowsiness, tiredness;
- amnesia or forgetfulness;
- dizzine...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Tranxene Consumer Information: Uses
Clorazepate is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking clorazepate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth as directed b...
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