Dosulepin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Dosulepin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Dosulepin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dosulepin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dosulepin safe for pregnant women?
Dosulepin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dosulepin without medical advice.
Is the use of Dosulepin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dosulepin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dosulepin on the Kidneys?
Dosulepin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dosulepin on the Liver?
Dosulepin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dosulepin on the Heart?
Dosulepin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Dosulepin 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 Dosulepin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dosulepin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dosulepin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dosulepin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Dosulepin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Dosulepin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dosulepin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dosulepin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dosulepin
Information about the interaction of Dosulepin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Dosulepin does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with the hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Dosulepin is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Dosulepin is not a sleeping tablet (benzodiazepine). It belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants which are used for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and neuropathic pain. You are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid mishappening.
Long-term use of Dosulepin might cause memory loss (dementia). However, the causal relationship between them is not established although the possibility cannot be denied.
Yes, Dosulepin can cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Dosulepin contains dosulepin that belongs to the class of drugs known as a tricyclic antidepressant. It works by preventing the reuptake (reabsorption) of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) serotonin and norepinephrine which leads to an increase in the concentration of these neurotransmitters in our brain that elevates the mood.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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