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Could doxepin 10mg (daily), benadryl (diphenhydramine) (2 daily) qualify as sedative drugs that could bring on acquired nystagmus? following months of use?

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Rather unlikely: Search for alternative explanation. Maybe see otolaryngologist and get all of this evaluated.

Answered 4/17/2014

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Likely: Especially the doxepin.

Answered 4/17/2014

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