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Doth is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
The correct dosage of Doth depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Doth can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Doth are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doth is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Doth's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Doth can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doth in conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Doth have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Doth with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Doth, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doth is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Doth safe for pregnant women?
Doth shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Doth safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doth. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doth on the Kidneys?
Doth rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doth on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Doth. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Doth only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doth on the Heart?
Doth may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Doth should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doth unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doth habit forming or addictive?
Doth does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Doth. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doth only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doth is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doth
There is no information on the effects of taking Doth with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doth
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Doth.
Yes, Doth can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Doth might cause heart problems. Clinical studies suggest that long-term use of Doth might increase the risk of developing ischemic heart disease.
Yes,Doth causes withdrawal symptoms. If you discontinue this drug suddenly after long-term treatment then you might experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, and feeling of discomfort.
No, Doth is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Doth might be helpful in treating insomnia (sleeplessness) in patients with depression. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised to not take this drug without a doctor's advice.
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References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)
