Clorazepate Dipotassium

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Seizures, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal + 1 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

12 Active Studies for Clorazepate Dipotassium

What is Clorazepate Dipotassium

Clorazepic acid

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Chlordiazepoxide is a medication used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. It is a type of benzodiazepine that is soluble in water, making it easy for the body to absorb.

Tranxene T-Tab

is the brand name

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Clorazepate Dipotassium Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Tranxene T-Tab

Clorazepic acid

1972

55

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Clorazepic acid, otherwise called Tranxene T-Tab, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses which include Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Partial-Onset Seizures .

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Helps manage Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Partial-Onset Seizures

Seizures

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Helps manage Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

Anxiety

Effectiveness

How Clorazepate Dipotassium Affects Patients

Clorazepate belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines that have a calming effect on the central nervous system. It is quickly broken down in the body to form the metabolite nordiazepam that has a sedative effect. Studies have shown that clorazepate affects the central nervous system in a similar way to other benzodiazepines. Since it is quickly changed into nordiazepam, there is very little of the drug left in the body.

How Clorazepate Dipotassium works in the body

Benzodiazepines bind to receptors in the brain, which control sleep, muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, motor coordination, and memory. This binding helps the neurotransmitter GABA to work better, which relaxes the body. GABA connects to chloride channels and helps to stop the brain from becoming too excited.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Clorazepate Dipotassium is subject to the recognized condition, such as Seizures, Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The measure of dosage can be located in the table beneath, contingent upon the approach of administration (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Capsule - Oral).

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Seizures

, 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 11.3 mg, 5.0 mg, 22.5 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release

Anxiety

, 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 11.3 mg, 5.0 mg, 22.5 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

, 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 11.3 mg, 5.0 mg, 22.5 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

, 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 11.3 mg, 5.0 mg, 22.5 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release

Warnings

Clorazepate Dipotassium has one contraindication and should not be combined with the conditions found in the following table.

Clorazepate Dipotassium Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Glaucoma

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Clorazepate Dipotassium.

Common Clorazepate Dipotassium Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Clorazepic acid may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Ethanol

Major

Clorazepic acid may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Methadone

Major

Clorazepic acid may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Methadone.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Clorazepic acid is combined with Oliceridine.

Sodium oxybate

Major

Clorazepic acid may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Sodium oxybate.

Clorazepate Dipotassium Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of the drug in rats has been found to be 1320 mg/kg. Monkeys have a higher tolerance, with the lowest toxic dose exceeding 1600 mg/kg. Overdosing on the drug can cause confusion, unconsciousness, poor coordination, drowsiness, and slower reaction times.

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Clorazepate Dipotassium Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clorazepate Dipotassium?

Currently, 32 active clinical trials are assessing the potential of Clorazepate Dipotassium to reduce Acute Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms, Anxiety and Seizure Frequency.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

7 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Seizures

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

0 Actively Recruiting

Anxiety

0 Actively Recruiting

Clorazepate Dipotassium Reviews: What are patients saying about Clorazepate Dipotassium?

5

Patient Review

9/17/2011

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I've been taking this medication for decades and it's really helped me to feel calmer and more level-headed.

5

Patient Review

7/13/2016

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I take this drug for my anxiety, which I have due to a combination of circumstances and genetics. The recommended dosage is twice per day, but I've found that once per day works just as well for me now that my condition has improved. It's also non-drowsy and non-vertigo-inducing, which is great.

5

Patient Review

2/2/2010

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I felt lightheaded and relaxed, but sometimes I would get rushes of panic. A few deep breaths always helped me calm down again, though.

5

Patient Review

5/16/2013

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

Though it wasn't as effective as other treatments I've tried, this still helped take the edge off my anxiety. I don't take any benzodiazepines anymore, but I am taking gabapentin instead which doesn't have as many negative side effects.

5

Patient Review

3/24/2009

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

5

Patient Review

9/14/2021

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Epileptic Seizure

I'm constantly amazed by how well benzodiazepines work in preventing seizures and calming my aura. They really help me feel normal again when stress and anxiety get to be too much.

5

Patient Review

6/4/2011

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I had hallucinations when I took the 7.5mg dose at night, so I would recommend taking this medicine in the morning and evening instead.

5

Patient Review

1/21/2016

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

This medication does a great job at relieving anxiety.

4.7

Patient Review

10/16/2015

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I became really depressed after taking this medication.

4.3

Patient Review

6/18/2009

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

4

Patient Review

10/9/2009

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

4

Patient Review

9/23/2010

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

This medication has been great for me, but after taking it for a few years, I have noticed that it's not working as well as it used to.

3.7

Patient Review

2/15/2013

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Epileptic Seizure

This drug has been effective in quelling my anxiety in a variety of situations.

3.7

Patient Review

1/19/2013

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

This drug didn't do much for my anxiety.

3.7

Patient Review

4/1/2016

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I experienced fatigue, dry mouth, trouble walking, insomnia, and stiffness in my muscles and joints while taking this medication.

3.3

Patient Review

10/10/2010

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

This drug has been a life-saver for me. It helps to keep my vertigo under control so that I can live a normal life. Recently, I tried reducing my dosage and within just a few days, I started feeling dizzy again. This medication is essential for me in order to function normally – without it, I suffer from violent spinning, nausea, hearing loss, and difficulty walking.

1

Patient Review

6/19/2012

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

Clorazepate was prescribed to me after having frequent anxiety attacks and not sleeping well at night. I take one in the morning and one before bedtime. It removes the uncomfortable symptoms without putting my head in a fog or any noticeable other symptoms. I do wish, though, that it would help with tremors in my hands when I'm nervous. Doesn't really help that much.

1

Patient Review

1/8/2014

Clorazepate Dipotassium for Anxious

I've been using this medication for over 10 years. I used to be really nervous and worried all the time, but this pill has helped me a lot. It takes the edge off of things and makes me feel more relaxed.
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Patient Q&A Section about clorazepate dipotassium

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is clorazepate dipotassium a narcotic?

"TRANXENE is federally controlled because it can be abused or lead to dependence."

Answered by AI

Can you get high from clorazepate?

"Clorazepate is frequently abused with other drugs, such as alcohol, in order to enhance the high.

As with other drugs in its class, people abuse clorazepate because it has sedative effects which can produce a 'high'. Clorazepate is often used alongside other substances, such as alcohol, to heighten this feeling."

Answered by AI

Is clorazepate dipotassium a benzo?

"Clorazepate dipotassium is a type of benzodiazepine. Taking benzodiazepines with opioid medicines, alcohol, other central nervous system depressants, or street drugs can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death."

Answered by AI

What is clorazepate dipotassium used for?

"This medication is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA)."

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Clinical Trials for Clorazepate Dipotassium

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Stepped Care Treatment for Anxiety

7 - 17
All Sexes
Houston, TX

Childhood anxiety disorders (CAD) are common and impairing. Family based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficacious in treating CAD. Yet, many children do not receive care due to barriers such as limited provider availably, high treatment costs, and constrained family resources (e.g., time). To combat these barriers, other treatment methods have been developed. The stepped care treatment models maximize resources by providing low-intensity, low-cost interventions as a first time treatment, while stepping up care for those needing more intensive treatment. Specifically, a stepped care model for CAD that begins with a parent-focus intervention has great promise to deliver efficacious and cost-effective treatment without having to engage the child. While stepped care approaches show promise in treating CAD with comparable efficacy to standard CBT, there remains a large research-to-practice gap. The stepped care model for CAD that begins with a parent-focused intervention has yet been explored, and very little is known about intervention mediators that explain mechanisms of change. This research is being done to improve the reach and quality of services using a stepped care model, offering an affordable and practical solution to the widespread gap in youth mental health care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Baylor College of Medicine

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Psilocybin for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

18 - 60
All Sexes
Kingston, Canada

This Phase 2a clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of a 3 mg dose of psilocybin oral solution for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The study consists of three sequential phases: Screening Phase (up to 4 weeks), Open-label Run-in Phase (4 weeks), Double-blind Treatment Phase (4 weeks) Screening Phase During the Screening Visit, participants will provide informed consent and undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation, including an abbreviated psychiatric assessment, to determine eligibility. To qualify, patients must have a clinician-rated Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) score ≥14. Additionally, participants must not be on regular anxiolytic treatment or must have discontinued such treatment at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the Open-label Run-in Phase. Open-label Run-in Phase Eligible patients will proceed to the 4-week Open-label Run-in Phase. During this phase, patients will attend four weekly clinic visits, supplemented by weekly remote contacts (via phone or email). At different timepoints during the OL Run-in Phase, participants will complete safety assessments, undergo cognitive testing and EEG and other patient reported outcomes (PROs). Double-blind Treatment Phase Participants who demonstrate a treatment response during the Open-label Phase-defined as a ≥50% reduction in GAD-7 score from baseline-will be randomized 1:1 to receive either psilocybin oral solution or placebo at the Double-blind Baseline Visit. Patients not meeting the response criteria will undergo End-of-Treatment (ET) procedures at this visit. At different timepoints during the DB Treatment Phase, participants will complete safety assessments, undergo cognitive testing and EEG and other patient reported outcomes (PROs). Completion of the End of Treatment (ET) phase will be 2 weeks to further assess safety and PROs.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Kingston General Health Research Institute

Diamond Therapeutics Inc.

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Social Therapy for Eating Disorders

18 - 30
All Sexes
Dallas, TX

Social processing and cognition are often altered in patients with eating disorders. The goal of this clinical trial is to assess two different social therapeutic interventions -- one educational, one interactive -- for their effectiveness in improving clinical outcomes in patients with eating disorders. Patients in both interventions will receive education about social function in eating disorders, but those in the interactive treatment group will complete an additional collaborative art task. Participants will: * attend a baseline study visit to complete clinical interviews, cognitive testing, and behavioral tasks * complete a pre-intervention assessment with questionnaires * attend eight sessions of their assigned treatment group over the course of 12 weeks * complete three virtual follow-up assessments 4, 8, and 12 months from their baseline * attend a final study visit to repeat some clinical interviews, cognitive testing, and behavioral tasks Researchers will compare changes in eating disorder, mood, and anxiety symptoms as well as test results from baseline and final study visits for each group to see if * patients can be treated effectively with education alone or if an interactive group component produces additional benefits * cognitive and behavioral task performance are associated with recovery or illness state.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

UT Southwestern Multispecialty Psychiatry Clinic

Carrie J McAdams, MD PhD

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