Dothiepin
Information about Dothiepin
Dothiepin Uses
Dothiepin is used in the treatment of depression, Anxiety, bed-wetting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and neuropathic pain. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.
How Dothiepin works
Dothiepin 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 Dothiepin
Increased heart rate, Weight gain, Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Available Medicine for Dothiepin
ModothMo-Siki Psychosciences
₹28 to ₹682 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dothiepin
- The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- It can take 2 to 3 weeks for Dothiepin to start working.
- You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Dothiepin, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dothiepin, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Dothiepin is very less.
- It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.