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dothiepin
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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dothiepin
by hpchong7, Dec 09, 2001 12:00AM
Dear sir,
One year ago I had depression problem and take dothiepin (HCL capsule 25MG, 1 capsule per day) for nearly 3 months and then recovered.
However, due to life pressure and numerous reason my depression occured again so I took the dothiepin again, same amount and frequency as last time.But this time I did not feel any difference before and after taking the drug.So, should I double my amount?Is it I have a resistance to this drug?
One year ago I had depression problem and take dothiepin (HCL capsule 25MG, 1 capsule per day) for nearly 3 months and then recovered.
However, due to life pressure and numerous reason my depression occured again so I took the dothiepin again, same amount and frequency as last time.But this time I did not feel any difference before and after taking the drug.So, should I double my amount?Is it I have a resistance to this drug?
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Dec 10, 2001 12:00AM
, Dec 10, 2001 12:00AM
I do not recognize this medication. Do you mean Doxepin? If so, that should be given under strict supervision, and requires frequent laboratory tests. YOu might ask your doctor about the newer ssri antidepressants that have few side effects and are quite effective.
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ps:I live in Hong Kong.My depression is caused by personality disorder.
The reason that the doctor didnt recognize the drug is that dothiepin is not a U.S. FDA regulated drug, so the forum doctor may not be able to give you any information about a dosage increase. Do you also have anxiety? what has your doctor said about a dosage increase or switching medications (to maybe an SSRI)?