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Indication & Dosage |
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| Oral |
| TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION |
| Adult:
As hydrochloride: Initially, 75 mg daily adjusted according to response; 300 mg daily in severely depressed patients; 25-50 mg daily in mildly affected patients. |
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| Administration |
May be taken with or without food. |
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| Precautions |
Epilepsy, CV disease, pregnancy, history of urinary retention, glaucoma; gradual withdrawal. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurring of vision, hypotension, tachycardia, rashes. Topical: Burning, stinging, scaling, oedema and dryness. |
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| Interactions |
Methylphenidate may increase plasma doxepin levels. |
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