Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking doxepin as follows: Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening anxiety and depressive symptoms or continuing unpleasant side-effects, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised. Doxepin use in mothers can also increase risk for complications in breastfed newborns, as the drug passes into the breast milk. Breastfed newborns of mothers taking doxepin can present with respiratory complications and breathing difficulty. So, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking doxepin as follows: Doxepin 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 doxepin as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with doxepin. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a precipitating factor for cardiac arrhythmias with doxepin. Observing compliance with recommended hydration measures can help [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking doxepin as follows: Doxepin use can result in pupillary dilation and obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eye. This blockage of fluid in the eye can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, leading to glaucoma. Individuals with glaucoma can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. Observe compliance with any periodical vision exams recommended. Report [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking doxepin as follows: Doxepin intake can induce severe 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, [...]