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Can High Dosage Of Doxepin Be Taken Without A Medical Prescription?

Hi, I recently got put on Doxepin in Hospital, when left hospital, I didn t really get good discharge instructions, set up with a psychiatrist, I am waiting to get an intake appt. My question, the doxepin affect I initually felt I can literally feel waring off, could I raise my dose safely? I take 2 50mg capsules at bedtime
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Doxepine is a psychiatric drug and it can not be started or changed without the instruction of a qualified psychiatrist.

Consult your psychiatrist and get evaluated. Wishing you good health.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Can High Dosage Of Doxepin Be Taken Without A Medical Prescription?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Doxepine is a psychiatric drug and it can not be started or changed without the instruction of a qualified psychiatrist. Consult your psychiatrist and get evaluated. Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain