Dulodox

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.

Dulodox Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Dulodox are Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Dizziness, Sedation, Loss of accommodation.

How Dulodox 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.

In Depth Information for Dulodox Products

It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Dulodox 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 Dulodox 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.
The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
It can take 2 to 3 weeks for Dulodox 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 Dulodox, 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 Dulodox, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Dulodox is very less.
It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Patient Concerns about Dulodox Products

Frequently asked questions about Dulodox Products

Q. What is Dulodox 75 Tablet used for?

Dulodox 75 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. Dulodox 75 Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor, exactly as directed.

Q. Is Dulodox 75 Tablet a muscle relaxant?

No. Dulodox 75 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 Dulodox 75 Tablet?

If your doctor asks you to stop Dulodox 75 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 Dulodox 75 Tablet be fatal?

Yes. Dulodox 75 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 Dulodox 75 Tablet with diazepam?

It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Dulodox 75 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 Dulodox 75 Tablet be used to treat insomnia with depression?

Yes. Dulodox 75 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.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
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