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Suggest Treatment For Consumption Of High Doses Of Doxepin For Sleep Disorder
Question: I normally take 20mg of Doxepin to help me sleep but tonight I accedintaly took 30mg.
Brief Answer:
There is no serious concern if you have taken Doxepin 30 mg accidentally
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Taking 30 mg Doxepin in place of 20 mg is not a serious concern, when taken accidentally on a single occasion. There is no need to worry. You will not experience any undesired effects due to taking 30 mg once.
You can continue taking 20 mg tomorrow onward as per your doctors prescription.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
There is no serious concern if you have taken Doxepin 30 mg accidentally
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Taking 30 mg Doxepin in place of 20 mg is not a serious concern, when taken accidentally on a single occasion. There is no need to worry. You will not experience any undesired effects due to taking 30 mg once.
You can continue taking 20 mg tomorrow onward as per your doctors prescription.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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