Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects of Oxazepam.
Chemical Name: OXAZEPAM (ox-AZ-e-pam)
Oxazepam 15mg is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. It may also be used to treat alcohol withdrawal and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Oxazepam 15mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking clozapine or medicine for seizures. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Oxazepam 15mg.
Follow the directions for using Oxazepam 15mg provided by your doctor. STORE OXAZEPAM 15mg at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF OXAZEPAM 15mg and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Oxazepam 15mg for longer than prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Oxazepam 15mg for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. OXAZEPAM 15mg MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Oxazepam 15mg. OXAZEPAM 15mg WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other medicines and alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines can cause drowsiness. FOR WOMEN: OXAZEPAM 15mg HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Oxazepam 15mg during pregnancy. OXAZEPAM 15mg IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Oxazepam 15mg.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using Oxazepam 15mg include clumsiness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, unsteadiness, or weakness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience memory loss. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bizarre behavior; changes in personality, mood, or behavior; chest pain; confusion; depression; disorientation; fainting; falling or staggering; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; loss of coordination; severe drowsiness; or unusual tiredness or weakness. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Oxazepam 15mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions for Oxazepam
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, slow reflexes, clumsiness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
DO NOT SHARE OXAZEPAM 15mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE OXAZEPAM 15mg for other health conditions. KEEP OXAZEPAM 15mg out of the reach of children and pets.
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