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Suggest Dosage For Doxepin

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

Question: I took 30mg of "DOXEPIN" to help me sleep is this to much? am I going to overdose?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
maximum recommended dose is 150mg.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand your concerns.

Doxepin is available in two kind of preparations.

A low dose preparation (3mg tablets) of doxepin is used for insomnia.

A high dose preparation (150mg) is used for depression.

The maximum recommended dose of doxepin is 150 mg.

So, I think 30mg is not an overdose.
But avoid doing any dose changes without consulting your doctor.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (10 minutes later)

Thank you so much for responding. I made a mistake though I took 2 25mg pills so the actual total i took at once was 50mg

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not the dangerous dose.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome :)

As I told you earlier, the maximum dose of doxepin is 150mg.
50mg is not the dangerous dose but it can cause heavy sedation. Do not drive or do heavy machinery work after taking drug.

Do keep your doctor informed about your drug intake.

Take care.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad