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Is It Safe To Have Dothiepin For Sleeplessness During Pregnancy?
Question: sir in pregnancy (5th month) patient is not sleeping for 4 to 5 days the patient can take restyl 0.5 mg or dothipin 75mg please suggest to me
Brief Answer:
Dothiepin is relatively safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi .
I understand your concern.
Insomnia in pregnancy should be treated carefully.
In pregnancy its safe to go with Dothiepin at a dose of 25 mg a day.
Restyl is reported to cause lip abnormalities in the new born when taken before 9th month of pregnancy.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Dothiepin is relatively safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi .
I understand your concern.
Insomnia in pregnancy should be treated carefully.
In pregnancy its safe to go with Dothiepin at a dose of 25 mg a day.
Restyl is reported to cause lip abnormalities in the new born when taken before 9th month of pregnancy.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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