Dothibon
Dothibon Products are primarily used for
Depression, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety
About Dothibon Products
Uses of Dothibon Products
Dosulepin is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, Anxiety, bed-wetting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and neuropathic pain. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative other treatment options for depression.
Dothibon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dothibon are Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Dizziness, Sedation, Loss of accommodation.
How Dothibon Products work
Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Patient Concerns about Dothibon Products
Frequently asked questions about Dothibon Products
Frequently asked questions about Dosulepin
Q. What is Dothibon 50 Tablet used for?
Dothibon 50 Tablet 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. Dothibon 50 Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor, exactly as directed.
Q. Is Dothibon 50 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
No. Dothibon 50 Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.
Q. How to stop Dothibon 50 Tablet?
If your doctor asks you to stop Dothibon 50 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Sudden discontinuation may cause aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration impairment, constipation and crying spells.
Q. Is overdosing on Dothibon 50 Tablet be fatal?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet can be fatal (can cause death) in overdose. This is due to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect in overdose like hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. That's why it is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile.
Q. Can I take Dothibon 50 Tablet with diazepam?
It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Dothibon 50 Tablet may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.
Q. Can Dothibon 50 Tablet be used to treat insomnia with depression?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet may be used for the treatment of insomnia (too much arousal both at night and during the day) associated with depression. Because it can cause drowsiness or sedation as side effects, it is effective in treating insomnia associated with depression.