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Clorazepate is used to relieve anxiety. It also is used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal as well as seizures.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Clorazepate comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken one to four times a day and may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take clorazepate exactly as directed.

Clorazepate can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer time than your doctor tells you to. Tolerance may develop with long-term or excessive use, making the drug less effective. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. Do not skip doses even if you feel that you do not need them. Do not take clorazepate for more than 4 months or stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor. Stopping the drug suddenly can worsen your condition and cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness, sleeplessness, and irritability). Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually.

Clorazepate is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

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