Doxepin

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Doxepin uses


Doxepin information

Doxepin belongs to a popular class of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants that are known to effectively prevent some brain chemicals that sometimes become unbalanced.

Doxepin indications

Doxepin is a well known product that is prescribed to patients in order to ease their symptoms of anxiety and / or depression. However, this medicine could also serve some other purposes that have not been listed here. Ask your personal physician for further information about this drug.

Doxepin warnings

Patients who are suffering from known allergic reactions to Doxepin should not be allowed to start a treatment with this medicine. Before you start using this drug you should inform your personal health care specialist if you are allergic to any foods, preservatives, dyes or other types of substances (this includes other medicines).

At the beginning of your treatment with Doxepin you might experience suicidal thoughts (especially in the case of teenage patients). During your first 3 months of intake of this medicine you will have to see your personal health care provider on a regular basis. Do not miss any of your scheduled appointments with your physician.

Some medical disorders are known to harmfully interact with a treatment with this medicine. These include:

Diabetes (a treatment with doxepin could lower or raise your blood sugar levels).

Bipolar Disorder (manic-depressive disorders);

Therefore, patients who are suffering from any of the disorders that have been listed here should not be allowed to start to follow a treatment with Doxepin or should be prescribed a lower dose of this medicine. Their intake of this product should be closely monitored by an authorized health care provider in order to enable him or her to see if there are any unwanted complications. Your caregivers, friends and / or family should try to observe if your symptoms have changed or if you experience severe mood changes. Such conditions should be reported to your personal health care specialist.

Intake of this drug during pregnancy could sometimes cause severe and / or irreparable harm to a growing fetus. Therefore, if you are pregnant, or are planning to be so soon, you should not start a treatment with this medicine without consulting it with your personal doctor. This drug's components could pass into your breast milk; therefore it could harm your baby. Do not start taking this product without your doctor's consent if you are currently nursing an infant. Teenagers, elderly patients and children should employ extra care during their treatment with this product as they are known to be more prone to developing its severe (dangerous) side effects.

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Doxepin intake guidelines

If you are following a treatment with Doxepin, you should take all your doses of this medicine exactly how your personal doctor has told you to. Do not deviate from any of his or her instructions and / or directions. If you have any further questions regarding your treatment with this medicine, you should consult a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse and ask them for further explanations. Read the medicine's label for further information about this drug.

If you are taking the oral concentrate form of Doxepin you should measure your dose with a special measuring device (such as a dose measuring cup or a dose measuring spoon). Patients who do not own such a device should buy one from a pharmacy. After measuring the proper dose of this medicine, you should dissolve it in a small glass of liquid (water, orange juice, milk, tomato juice, pineapple juice or prune juice). You should avoid using carbonated soft drinks. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Drink it immediately afterwards.

Do not stop your treatment with Doxepin without your physician's approval. Store this product at the average room temperature, in a place that will not be reached by any pets or children.

Keep Doxepin in a cool and dry location (not in the bathroom or near the kitchen sink), away from direct sunlight.

Doxepin dosage

It is best that you acquire the proper dosage of Doxepin, the one that should suit your medical condition best, from your personal physician, as the correct dosage of this drug is known to usually depend on a wide range of factors (it can and it does differ from one case to another).

Doxepin overdose

If you suspect that you might be experiencing an overdose with Doxepin you should seek immediate medical care. The average symptoms that could be triggered by an overdose with Doxepin include extreme drowsiness, seizure, uneven heartbeats, agitation, fainting, blurred vision, vomiting, confusion, feeling cold or hot, hallucinations, feeling light-headed, muscle stiffness, or coma.

Doxepin missed dose

It is recommended that you should not miss any of your Doxepin doses. However, in case a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, provided that it is not about time for another prescribed dose. You must avoid using a double dose of this drug unless you were told to do so by your personal health care specialist, as this is known to increase your risk of developing overdose with Doxepin.

Doxepin side effects

If you experience anything unusual during your treatment with Doxepin you should inform your personal health care provider at once.

Doxepin drug reactions

During your treatment with Doxepin you should avoid using any of these medicines: escitalopram (Lexapro), citalopram (Celexa), fluvoxamine (Luvox), fluoxetine (Sarafem, Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil) cimetidine (Tagamet), propafenone (Rhythmol) or flecainide (Tambocor).

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Doxepin pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:


Doxepin available forms, composition, doses:

Price
Apo-Doxepin 10 mg Capsule0.2 USD
Apo-Doxepin 100 mg Capsule0.68 USD
Apo-Doxepin 25 mg Capsule0.19 USD
Apo-Doxepin 50 mg Capsule0.36 USD
Apo-Doxepin 75 mg Capsule0.52 USD
Capsules; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 10 mg
Capsules; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 100 mg
Capsules; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 150 mg
Capsules; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 25 mg
Capsules; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg
Capsules; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 75 mg
Concentrate; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 10 mg / ml
Doxepin 10 mg capsule0.32 USD
Doxepin 100 mg capsule0.14 USD
Doxepin 150 mg capsule3.33 USD
Doxepin 25 mg capsule0.18 USD
Doxepin 50 mg capsule0.57 USD
Doxepin 75 mg capsule0.21 USD
Doxepin HCl 10 mg capsule0.21 USD
Doxepin HCl 10 mg/ml Concentrate0.13 USD
Doxepin HCl 100 mg capsule0.56 USD
Doxepin HCl 150 mg capsule0.87 USD
Doxepin HCl 25 mg capsule0.23 USD
Doxepin HCl 50 mg capsule0.25 USD
Doxepin HCl 75 mg capsule0.43 USD
Doxepin hcl powder8.88 USD
Novo-Doxepin 100 mg Capsule0.68 USD
Novo-Doxepin 150 mg Capsule1.18 USD
Novo-Doxepin 25 mg Capsule0.19 USD
Novo-Doxepin 50 mg Capsule0.36 USD
Novo-Doxepin 75 mg Capsule0.52 USD
Prudoxin 5% cream3.05 USD
Sinequan 10 mg Capsule0.28 USD
Sinequan 100 mg Capsule1.22 USD
Sinequan 25 mg Capsule0.35 USD
Sinequan 50 mg Capsule0.64 USD
Sinequan 75 mg Capsule0.93 USD
Solution; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 10 mg
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 100 mg
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 25 mg
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 75 mg
Tablets; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 3 mg
Tablets; Oral; Doxepin Hydrochloride 6 mg
Zonalon 5% Cream 30 gm Tube144.29 USD
Zonalon 5% Cream 45 gm Tube190.13 USD
Zonalon 5% cream0.89 USD

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References

  1. Dailymed."DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE [PD-RX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. "doxepin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "doxepin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0114... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Doxepin?

Depending on the reaction of the Doxepin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Doxepin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Doxepin addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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sdrugs.com conducted a study on Doxepin, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Doxepin consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

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