Sinequan/Doxepin
Doxepin or Sinequan is a tricyclic antidepressant that mainly works by increasing the amount of some brain chemicals, norepinephrine and serotonin, to prevent or hinder occurrence of depressive moods and behaviors.
Uses of Sinequan
Sinequan is generally used to treat symptoms of depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age or enuresis. At times, it is also prescribed to people with alcoholism who also have some anxiety or depression problems or disorders.
Possible Side Effects
When you are under a potent drug like Sinequan, expect that you’ll be going through a a lot dealing with some discomforts. These discomforts are normally called as side effects and may actually include:
- Low blood pressure
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Itchy or scaly skin
- Light sensitivity
- Nausea
- Water retention
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Rash
- Trouble urinating
Special Considerations and Warnings
It has been said that alcohol intensify the danger for a Sinequan overdose. Thus, when under medication, as much as possible never drink alcohol if you want to spare yourself from any complication or much bigger problems.
Similarly, it’s also been said that taking Sinequan while also taking some other drugs like MAO inhibitors such as Nardil and Parnate and similar ones can cause you some unusual effects, sometimes increased, decreased or altered side effects of either two drugs combined. Hence, remain aware at all times and be sure to be guided accordingly.
Sinequan on Pregnancy Issues
The safety issues about the use of Sinequan during pregnancy has actually not yet been cleared. Up to now, there’s no official findings if Sinequan is indeed harmless to pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Hence, should there ever be a need for you to use Sinequan while pregnant or nursing an infant, try first to weigh the potential benefits and the possible risks as well. If the benefits exceed the risks then maybe, it would be okay to take chances, however, be sure you’d consult everything to a doctor first.