Question 1

can someone overdose quickly on tranxene (clorazepate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not quickly: Like any medication in its group, it is lethal in overdose. The problem with tranxene (clorazepate) is that people do not feel affected by it right away, and can continue taking more and more in quick succession. After a few hours, however, they realize that they are too sedated, but cannot quickly get it out of their body.

Question 2

does tranxene (clorazepate) work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tranxene belongs to the same group as xanax, (alprazolam) ativan, etc. It is, however, very long-acting: it starts slowly, but stays in the body for a long time. People who get used to short acting drugs expect tranxene to work quickly, so might think it doesn't work. The equivalent dose is also important. It works great for anxiety or alcohol/benzo withdrawal.

Question 3

is there a tranxene (clorazepate) 1 mg?

Accepted Answer

No.: The brand drug tranxene (clorazepate) is discontinued in the U.S. However, the generic form is still made. The lowest dose is 3.75 mg tablets. It also comes in 7.5 and 15 mg strength tablets. You could try breaking a 3.75 mg tablet in half if needed.

Question 4

what is the duration of tranxene (clorazepate)?

Accepted Answer

Long acting: Tranxene (clorazepate) is very long acting. It's half life is 40-50 hours. That means it can take 2-4 weeks to fully be out of your system.

Question 5

how long does it take tranxene (clorazepate) to work?

Accepted Answer

Short Time: I would expect the effects of this medication to be felt in one to two days after starting it depending on how much and how often it is taken.  If it is not being helpful, please contact your prescriber and discuss this with him/her.

Question 6

how long does tranxene (clorazepate) take to remove all symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Dependent on what the symptoms are, the strength of the medication taken, and the rate your body metabolizes medication.
None of these questions can be answered on this format with the input you have given.  You will need to see your DR to get answers.

Question 7

how long does it take for tranxene (clorazepate) to start working?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes at least: Tranxene (clorazepate) is only available orally. Thus it will probably not reach effective blood levels sooner than 15 minutes. Results depend on person's general health, age, gender, fever, other drugs used (including alcohol and tobacco), and medical condition being treated.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: tranxene (clorazepate) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Varies with dose: There are degrees, related to how much taken. At slight overdose, these is sleepiness, and perhaps some "drunkenness," with poor judgment, imbalance, slurred speech. At higher doses, sleeping, but temporarily rousable.  At higher doses, coma. Although respirations and blood pressure are reduced then, it typically is only lethal when overdosed in combination with something -- especially alcohol.

Question 9

i was prescribed tranxene (clorazepate) 7.5 mg po at bedtime, but i only have tranxene (clorazepate) 3.75 mg tablets. how many tablets do i need to take?

Accepted Answer

Two,  but talk to do: Obviously  3.75 +3.75=7.5 so the answer would be two. However there may have been a breakdown in communication between you and your doctor which led you to be in this situation when you don't know how your doctor wanted you to take your meds. It is also a good idea to talk with the doctor who prescribed the meds to be certain how he or she wanted you to take them.

Question 10

tranxene (clorazepate)  withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not as bad: Tranxene (clorazepate) is a very long-acting benzodiazepine. The general rule is: the longer acting, the less withdrawal (like methodone withdrawal is somewhat better than heroin). At the same time, withdrawals are characteristic to any benzodiazepine, and will happen to anyone addicted to it.

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