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Oxazepam is used to relieve anxiety. It also is used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal. Oxazepam is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Oxazepam comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken three or 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 Oxazepam exactly as directed. Oxazepam 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. Oxazepam must be taken regularly to be effective. Do not skip doses even if you feel that you do not need them. Do not take Oxazepam for more than 4 months or stop taking Oxazepam 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. |