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Generic: doxepin topical View All Brands Zonalon, Prudoxin A topical antihistamine - It is used on the skin to treat itching caused by certain types of skin disorders				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? alcohol any medicine that makes you drowsy or helps you sleep, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, barbiturates, seizure medicine, muscle relaxants and others cimetidine dextromethorphan (included in some cough medicines) medicines for correcting heart rhythm problems medicines for treating depression, especially MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional to check on your progress. Do not use this medicine for more than 8 days. You may get drowsy or dizzy, especially if you are applying this medicine to large areas. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue burning, tingling feeling on the skin changes in vision feeling faint or lightheaded, falls fast heartbeat muscle stiffness or problems with movement pain or difficulty passing urine seizures unusually weak or tired worsening of eczema Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): changes in taste drowsiness or dizziness dry mouth or thirst dry, tight skin headache skin scaling and cracking This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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