Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dothiepin as follows: Dothiepin takes some time to fairly balance the chemicals in the brain, before any improvement in mood and behavior are noted. It could take about 2 - 4 weeks to see this change in mood. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without consulting your physician, as you failed to see the improvement with depression and anxiety symptoms immediately after taking the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dothiepin as follows: Dothiepin carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias. Dothiepin can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking dothiepin along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Discuss with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dothiepin as follows: Dothiepin intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dothiepin as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough reminders on your phone for medication pick-up to help yourself pick the refill in time. This also allows time to make arrangements [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Dothiepin as follows: Dothiepin reportedly reduces the release of acetylcholine, thus reducing the action of acetylcholine on various body tissues. Dothiepin must be avoided or used with extreme caution along with any other medications that can have similar spectrum of activity of reducing the action of acetylcholine. Many inhaler medications used in treating breathing disorders and medications used to manage Parkinson’s disease can reduce action of acetylcholine and [...]