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Doxepin is a tertiary amine tricyclic which is a kind of tricyclic type drug (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug, atypical anti-psychotic drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Sinequan • Zonalon

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
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1 review
Sleepiness
Drowsiness
Itchy rash
Fatigue
Nausea
Dizziness
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Insomnia
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1 review
Pityriasis rosea
Condition

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What are the uses of "doxepin"?

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Please describe the medication: Doxepin?

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When before bedtime should I take doxepin?

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can the 10mg doxepin capsul be broken in half to take lower dose?

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Can u take citaloptam 20 mg & doxepin 25 mg at the same time & not over dose?8

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I can't stay asleep at night. Md gave me 10mg of doxepin. Tried last night, didn't do much. Do I need to give this more time?

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What are the side effects of Doxepin?

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What is the treatment for doxepin overdose?

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Can i still lose weight if i am on doxepin 300mg?

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Is it possible to get high from ic doxepin 25 mg capsule?

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Can you tell me the long term effects of taking Doxepin for hives?

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On Doxepin 25mg For 4 Days. Hate It. Last Dose On 4/20. How Long does It Take To Get Out Of System W/ That Dose & TimeFrame? When Can I Safely DrinK?

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Is it OK for me to take doxepin and prilosec in the same day?

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Will it hurt me to take cymbalta (duloxetine) and doxepin at the same time?

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What is difference Doxepin (Silenor) & (Sinequan)? What is dosage for insomnia for both types? Why both called Doxepin? Seem very different.

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Is my weight gain from doxepin caused by sTer retention?

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A 32-year old female asked:

i take lithium, rantidine, 10mg doxepin what is making my hair come out and break so easily African American need to know?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My MD is switching me from Remeron (mirtazapine) 30mg to Doxepin 10mg. Do I taper? Gained a lot of weight on Remeron (mirtazapine). Will Doxepin do the same thing?

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Is it safe to take doxepin and adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) in the same day?

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Is doxepin 10mg a good sleep aid for insomnia and what is the main side effects from it?

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Us it safe to use tramadol 400mg as needed, with doxepin 150mg @ bedtime? Recently diagnoses with sinus tachycardia? Doctor recently prescribed both.

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A 51-year old female asked:

If a red, itchy rash with no contact triggers improves with antihistamines (Claritin (loratadine) or low dose Doxepin) does that mean it is probably eczema?

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I had a fall last night after taking doxepin and restoril (temazepam) plus perphenazine/amitryptiline could that make so dizzy I could not stop mtself from fallin?

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I recently switched from Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) to Tramadol and a higher mg of Doxepin(25mg) Is there an Interaction between them? I have been having mild chest pain.

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