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Is 30mg Of Doxepin A Safe Dosage To Take?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Question: i normally take 25mg of doxepin to sleep but took 30mg tonight, is this to much or should i seek medical attention? I am 29 years old and take lexapro and niceazel
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not to worry, it is safe dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Recommended maximum dose of doxepine is 150-300 mg depending upon problem.

You are taking 25 mg normally. Took 30 mg today. It is not at all going to cause any problem. Just relax.No need of any medical attention.

Note: If you want to increase the dose, ask your doctor it is needed or not.

Hope I have answered your query. If still any query there, I will be happy to answer. If not, you can close the discussion and if feasible give your feedback so I can improve service. In future you can contact me directly on this site if you wish with this link: http://bit.ly/drchintansolanki
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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Is 30mg Of Doxepin A Safe Dosage To Take?

Brief Answer: Not to worry, it is safe dose Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Recommended maximum dose of doxepine is 150-300 mg depending upon problem. You are taking 25 mg normally. Took 30 mg today. It is not at all going to cause any problem. Just relax.No need of any medical attention. Note: If you want to increase the dose, ask your doctor it is needed or not. Hope I have answered your query. If still any query there, I will be happy to answer. If not, you can close the discussion and if feasible give your feedback so I can improve service. In future you can contact me directly on this site if you wish with this link: http://bit.ly/drchintansolanki Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.