Hello Chlordiazepoxide is an anxiolytics and advised for :anxiety , muscle spasms, insomnia , acute symptoms of alcohol withdrawal . The dosage are adjusted according to diseases of the patient e.g. if for insomnia , usually in the night or whenever require. Side effects are: Physical & psychological dependence ;withdrawal syndrome, impairs psychomotor performance, aggression ( in predisposed individuals esp in combination w/ alcohol), sedation, blood dyscrasias , jaundice, hepatic dysfunction, . RARELY may causes hypoplastic or hemolytic anemia . If some one take ALCOHOL with chlordiazepoxide he may develop AGGRESSION and respiratory depression ( mild degree). Hope this will help you.