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Doxepin

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About Doxepin

Doxepin is an antidepressant used to treat mental or mood problems such as insomnia, depression and anxiety. It helps improve mood and instil feelings of well-being, it relieves anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better and more peacefully, and increases your energy level. This medication is part of a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants, which works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals called neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system.

Some side effects of Doxepin may include dizziness, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dry mouth, trouble in urinating or constipation. To relieve dizziness, get up slowly from or a lying or sitting position. Suck on ice chips, chew gum or drink water to relieve dry mouth. Adjust your diet to prevent constipation. Include plenty of water and fibre into your diet and exercise regularly. If any of these symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately. In case of overdose, a hospital should be contacted. Some symptoms of overdose may include extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, slow or shallow breathing and seizures. This medication should not be taken by people who have been allergic to any ingredient of Doxepin or to other trycyclic antidepressant medicines like amoxapine and have narrow angle glaucoma that is untreated or have serious trouble urinating.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Doxepin

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Doxepin ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Doxepin

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Doxin 10mg capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Doxin 10mg capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Doxepin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Doxepin

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Doxepin as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant, whose exact mechanism of action is not well documented. However, it seems thart the medication blocks the monoaminergic neurotransmitters into the presynaptic terminals.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Doxepin ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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        Benadryl Dr Dry Cough Active Relief Syrup

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      References

      • Doxepin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/doxepin

      • Doxepin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01142

      • DOXEPIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DOXEPIN

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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