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adapin
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doxepin, doxepin hydrochloride, Adapin, Sinequannoun
a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)
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adapin
Doxepin is a medication belonging to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class of drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic hives, and insomnia. For hives it is a less preferred alternative to antihistamines. It has a mild to moderate benefit for sleeping problems. It is used as a cream for itchiness due to atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus.Common side effects include sleepiness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and blurry vision. Serious side effects may include increased risk of suicide in those under the age of 25, mania, and urinary retention. A withdrawal syndrome may occur if the dose is rapidly decreased. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not generally recommended. Although how it works for treating depression remains an area of active inquiry, it may involve increasing the levels of norepinephrine, along with blocking histamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin.Doxepin was approved for medical use in the United States in 1969. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 252nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.
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adapin
Adapin is a brand name for the drug doxepin, which is primarily used as a treatment for depression and anxiety disorders. This medication works by influencing certain natural substances in the brain, essentially restoring balance in the neurotransmitters which helps to elevate and stabilize mood. Adapin may also be used to treat symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and insomnia.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of adapin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of adapin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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