Review the side-effects of Doxepin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Anticholinergic Effects - Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, numbness, tingling, incoordination, seizures, tardive dyskinesia and tremor.
Heart - Low/high blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Allergic - Skin rash, swelling in the face, lips, eyes, mouth, light sensitivity and itching.
Blood - Eosinophilia, bone marrow depression and bruising.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, taste disturbances, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
Genitourinary - Raised or lowered sexual drive, testicular swelling, breast enlargement in males, spontaneous milk secretion in females and raising or lowering of blood sugar levels.
Miscellaneous - Dizziness, ringing in the ear, weight gain, increased sweating, chills, fatigue, weakness, flushing, jaundice, hair loss, headache and fever.
Adapin, Silenor
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Anticholinergic Effects - Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, numbness, tingling, incoordination, seizures, tardive dyskinesia and tremor.
Heart - Low/high blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Allergic - Skin rash, swelling in the face, lips, eyes, mouth, light sensitivity and itching.
Blood - Eosinophilia, bone marrow depression and bruising.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, taste disturbances, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
Genitourinary - Raised or lowered sexual drive, testicular swelling, breast enlargement in males, spontaneous milk secretion in females and raising or lowering of blood sugar levels.
Miscellaneous - Dizziness, ringing in the ear, weight gain, increased sweating, chills, fatigue, weakness, flushing, jaundice, hair loss, headache and fever.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Doxepin
Doxepin(Adapin) generic is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It blocks the activity of acetylcholine and histamine and affects the action of serotonin and norepinephrine.Brand Names or Trade Names of Doxepin
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Adapin, Silenor
