Doral Drug Information

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Doral is a medication that is prescribed to treat insomnia. This article from the eMedTV library describes the effects of Doral, provides general dosing information for the drug, and explains what you should know before taking the sleep medicine.

Common Doral side effects can include dry mouth, headache, and indigestion or heartburn. This eMedTV Web page lists other common side effects of the drug and describes potentially serious problems that may require prompt medical attention.

Doral is commonly used for treating insomnia in adults. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on what Doral is used for, explains whether the drug is used in children, and lists possible "off-label" Doral uses.

When treating insomnia, most people start with a daily Doral dosage of 15 mg (taken at bedtime). This page of the eMedTV archives contains other Doral dosing information, including precautions and tips for those taking the sleep medication.

When seizure medications, barbiturates, or narcotics are taken with Doral, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV segment contains a list of other drugs that may interact with Doral and describes the potential effects of combining these medicines.

Since Doral is a controlled substance, it has the potential to be abused. This eMedTV article includes other important Doral warnings and precautions people should be aware of, including information on who should not take the sleep medication.

Confusion, drowsiness, and coma are commonly reported symptoms of a Doral overdose. This article on the eMedTV Web site further describes the potential dangers of a Doral overdose and lists the treatment options that are available.

Doral and pregnancy appears to be a dangerous combination. As this eMedTV page explains, taking the drug early in pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects and taking it late in pregnancy could cause withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.

Women should avoid using Doral while breastfeeding because the drug passes through breast milk. This eMedTV article further explores the link between Doral and breastfeeding, and explains what side effects may occur in a nursing infant.

You should not take Doral and alcohol together because they are both CNS depressants. As this eMedTV resource explains, drinking alcohol while taking Doral can increase your risk of side effects, including dizziness, drowsiness, and memory problems.

Doral abuse may potentially occur if the drug is taken in high doses for a long period of time. This eMedTV page lists other risk factors for Doral abuse and explains what withdrawal symptoms may occur if people who are addicted stop taking the drug.