Dosulepin
Information about Dosulepin
Dosulepin uses
Dosulepin is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder and depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative other treatment options for depression.
How dosulepin works
Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Common side effects of dosulepin
Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Sweating, Dizziness, Tremors, Sedation, Loss of accommodation, Postural hypotension (low blood pressure), Tachycardia, Confusion, Hallucination, Bone marrow depression, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Convulsion, SIADH (water retention due to excessive ADH)
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Expert advice for Dosulepin
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Dosulepin to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dosulepin as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Frequently asked questions for Dosulepin
Dosulepin
Q. What is Dosulepin used for?
Dosulepin is a medicine used to treat anxiety disorder and depression that is unresponsive to other alternative medicines. It is also used to relieve nerve pain and fibromyalgia. Dosulepin should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor, exactly as directed.
Q. Is Dosulepin a muscle relaxant?
No. Dosulepin is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.
Q. What is the difference between Dosulepin and amitriptyline?
Dosulepin is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.