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What is Doral and why is it prescribed? Doral is a sleeping medication available in tablet form taken as short-term treatment for insomnia. Doral is potentially addictive. Over time, your body will get used to the prescribed dosage of Doral, and you will no longer derive any benefit from it. If you were to increase the dosage against medical advice, Doral would again work as a sleeping pill, but only until your body adjusted to the higher dosage. This is a vicious circle that can lead to addiction. To avoid this danger, use Doral only as prescribed. How should you take Doral? Follow your doctors directions for taking Doral. Take one dose per day, at bedtime. Keep in touch with your doctor. If you respond very well, it may be possible to cut your Doral dosage in half after the first few nights. The older or more run-down you are, the more desirable it is to try for this early dosage reduction. If you have been taking Doral regularly for 6 weeks or so, you may experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly, or even if you reduce the dosage without specific instructions on how to do it. Always follow your doctor's advice for tapering off gradually from Doral. Take Doral only if needed. Store Doral at room temperature, away from moisture. Are there any Doral side effects? Doral side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Doral side effects may include drowsiness during the day and headache. Less common Doral side effects may include changes in sex drive, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, inability to urinate, incontinence, indigestion, irregular menstrual periods, irritability, muscle spasms, slurred or otherwise abnormal speech, and yellowed eyes and skin. In rare instances, Doral produces agitation, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, or stimulation, exactly the opposite of the desired effect. If this should happen to you, tell your doctor. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Doral? If Doral is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Doral with Antihistamines (such as Benadryl), Antiseizure medications (such as Dilantin and Tegretol), Mood-altering medications (such as Thorazine and Clozaril), or Other central nervous system depressants (such as Xanax and Valium). Do not drink alcohol while taking Doral since it can increase the drug's effects. Are there any special warnings about Doral? Because Doral may decrease your daytime alertness, do not drive, climb, or operate dangerous machinery until you find out how the drug affects you. In some cases, Doral's sedative effect may last for several days after the last dose. If you are suffering from depression, Doral may make your depression worse. If you have ever abused alcohol or drugs, you are at special risk for addiction to Doral. Never increase the dosage of Doral on your own. Tell your doctor right away if Doral no longer seems to be working. |
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