Sigdoth Information
Sigdoth, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression.
The right dosage of Sigdoth depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Sigdoth have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Sigdoth normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Sigdoth's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sigdoth's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sigdoth can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sigdoth in conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sigdoth contraindications section.
Besides this, Sigdoth may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sigdoth is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sigdoth Benefits & Uses
Sigdoth is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Sigdoth Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Sigdoth Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sigdoth is used -
Severe
- Blurred vision
Moderate
- Weight gain
Mild
- Confusion
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dry Mouth
- Rash
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Headache
Sigdoth Related Warnings
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Is the use of Sigdoth safe for pregnant women?
Sigdoth can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Severe -
Is the use of Sigdoth safe during breastfeeding?
Sigdoth should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Sigdoth on the Kidneys?
Sigdoth may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Sigdoth on the Liver?
Sigdoth may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Sigdoth on the Heart?
Side effects of Sigdoth rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Sigdoth with Other Drugs
Sigdoth should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Sigdoth Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sigdoth unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Thyroid problems
- Suicidal Tendency
- Drug Allergy
- Heart Disease
- Liver Disease
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
- Blurred Vision
- Glaucoma
Frequently asked Questions about Sigdoth
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Is this Sigdoth habit forming or addictive?
Sigdoth does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sigdoth, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sigdoth can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, Sigdoth is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sigdoth is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Sigdoth Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Sigdoth
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sigdoth together with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Sigdoth
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sigdoth with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)
