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Have both blepharitis n dry eyes.does blepharitis cause dry eyes or dry eyes cause blepharitis? i'm on dothiepin 35mg. can this be the cause? i'm 55.
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Either way: Blepharitis can cause dry eyes and dry eyes can predisposed to blepharitis. Dothiepin a a tricyclic antidepressant and can cause dry mouth and eyes.
Answered 8/6/2014
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