Question 1

what are the uses of "doxepin"?

Accepted Answer

Depression, Anxiety : Doxepin is an old antidepressant that is infrequently used for depression because it can be very sedating. It can also be used for anxiety or sleep. Additionally, it is one of the strongest antihistamines on the planet and can be used for severe allergies (though this is infrequent as there are other meds that work well and have fewer side effects).

Question 2

what would doxepin do to someone?

Accepted Answer

Depends on dose: Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Doxepin is a  tricyclic antidepressant.  common adverse events can include
nausea,  drowsiness,  tiredness,  nightmares,  dry mouth,  skin sensitive to sunlight,  changes in appetite or weight,  constipation,  difficulty urinating,  frequent urination,  blurred vision,  changes in sex drive/function,  excessive sweating.

Question 3

what will the effects of doxepin be?

Accepted Answer

Doxepin: Doxepin (sinequan) is an old antidepressant used for major depression. It is now reintroduced in very low dose to help sleep, due to its sedative effect.

Question 4

what are the reasons for taking doxepin?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Doxepin is an older antidepressant.  People may take this for its antidepressant effects.   It could be given in lower doses to help with sleep or anxiety -- often along with a newer ssri antidepressant like zoloft (sertraline) or prozac.  It can be especially helpful for people whose anxiety manifests in gastrointestinal discomfort.  Recently, the fda approved a new, low dose formulation for primary insomnia.

Question 5

please describe the medication: doxepin?

Accepted Answer

For depression/sleep: Doxepin (brand name sinequan) is an older prescription antidepressant (a "tricyclic" available generically) that is mostly used nowadays as a sleep aid.  It also has anxiety-relieving effects.  Common side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation, but unlike many other prescription sleep aids, it is non-addictive.

Question 6

when before bedtime should i take doxepin?

Accepted Answer

Doxepin: Usually half to one hour.

Question 7

i was wondering is doxepin anything like xanxa?

Accepted Answer

NO: Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazapine &amp; doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant.

Question 8

difference between  paxtine and sinequan (doxepin)?

Accepted Answer

Paxil/Sinequan: Both are antidepressants.  Both are sedating. Paxil (paroxetine) is ssri, Doxepin is cyclic antidepressant.

Question 9

can you advise me on doxepin name brand name what is it?

Accepted Answer

Sinequan (doxepin) and others: Doxepin is the generic name for a tricyclic compound that is used as an oral (pill) antidepressant medication, with brand names that vary with country, and include Sinequan, Deptran, Silenor, Adapin.  It is also available as a topical preparation for dermatologic use as Prudoxin and Zonalon (doxepin).

Question 10

how long does it take for doxepin to get out of your system?

Accepted Answer

Half life: The half life (per epocrates) is 15.3 hours and 31 hours for its metabolite.

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