Dosulepin

Dosulepin or Dosulepin hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant drug. It is distributed worldwide under the trade names Thaden and Prothiaden. Dosulepin is mainly used to treat serious bouts with depression, especially the kind that inhibits trouble sleeping and loss of appetite. This drug is generally mild and is also often used to patients with chronic pain disorders.

Before taking Dosulepin and reaping its benefits, you must first consult a qualified professional regarding its indications and contraindications. Discuss your medical history to your doctor including bouts with heart, liver, or thyroid disorders. Epilepsy, hypotension, glaucoma, and diabetes are some of the other conditions that become concerns for patients who are looking through a Dosulepin treatment. You and you doctor must also discuss in full your possible allergic reactions to the drug and its compounds. Taking Dosulepin along with other medicines may also cause harmful drug interactions. To avoid this, you must tell your doctor all about the prescription and nonprescription drugs that you are using.

The beneficial effects of Dosulepin may not be felt until after a period of regular and continued use. Patients usually wait two to four weeks before they are able to see recognizable effects. As it is, Dosulepin is intended for long-term use. At the onset, a low dosage is usually required. If the dosage is found ineffective to your case, it will be slowly increased. Do not double up your dose o stop taking the medicine abruptly. Before making any movement in you prescription, talk to your doctor first. Overdose can be harmful in as much as stopping the treatment suddenly can.

Dosulepin is taken orally. It comes in tablet and capsule forms. You must follow your doctor’s prescription advice strictly. To avoid missing doses, take Dosulepin about the same time each day. If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is too close to your next dosing schedule, you will have to skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.

As with any medicines, Dosulepin may come with some side effects. These side effects occur since the compound is new to your system. Once your body is well-adjusted to the medicine, your side effects should also go away. Some of the common side effects of Dosulepin include drowsiness and dry mouth. Since you may experience drowsiness often, try quitting alcohol at least while you are under this medication. Dry mouth, meanwhile, can be resolved by chewing a sugar-free gum.

Dosulepin can cause an increased sensitivity to the sun’s rays and may also affect your blood sugar levels. To prevent sunburn, use a higher level of sunscreen protection until you are able to determine how your skin actually reacts. Diabetic patients, on the other hand, must have their blood sugar levels checked regularly.

Remember that the side effects should be there only for a short period of time. If your symptoms persist or worsen, or some serious, uncommon side effects occur, rush to see your doctor immediately.

Dosulepin has the following structural formula:

Review published on: 25 April 2008