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Dothip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
The correct dosage of Dothip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dothip as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dothip are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dothip is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Dothip related warnings talks about Dothip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Dothip since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Dothip contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Dothip with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Dothip, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dothip is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Dothip safe for pregnant women?
Dothip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Dothip safe during breastfeeding?
Dothip may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dothip on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Dothip on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Dothip on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Dothip. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Dothip on the Heart?
Dothip is rarely harmful for the heart.
Dothip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dothip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dothip habit forming or addictive?
Dothip does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dothip can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Dothip is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dothip cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dothip
There is no information on the effects of taking Dothip with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dothip
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dothip with alcohol.
The duration of treatment might vary depending upon the patient's medical condition. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Dothip might cause heart problems. Clinical studies suggest that long-term use of Dothip might increase the risk of developing ischemic heart disease.
No, Dothip does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with the hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Dothip is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Dothip is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects have been observed at regular doses these are drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes,Dothip causes withdrawal symptoms. If you discontinue this drug suddenly after long-term treatment then you might experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, and feeling of discomfort.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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)