Question 1

can you tell me the long term effects of taking doxepin for hives?

Accepted Answer

Doxepin: Sleepy, wieght cahnges, fatigue, dry mouth. Little problems with light doses. Good sleeping aid with intermediate doses. Antidepressant in some with higher doses.

Question 2

what are the short- long-term effects of taking klonopin, doxepin, wellbutrion, seroquel, (quetiapine) armour thyroid, pravastatin, xanex, alcohol, marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Confusion: Mental status changes can take place. Be sure to generate a list of all meds and herbals and street drugs to distribute to all of your physicians to make sure that no medication dosing takes place without all informed.

Question 3

how long does it take for doxepin to work? i tried doxepin for a week for insomnia 3mg (staying asleep). it didnt work so i discontinued it. should i have tried to use it for longer? how long would it take to see medicine like doxepin work?

Accepted Answer

: It is best to talk to your doctor. Often, a higher dose than 3 mg may be required. Take care!

Question 4

hi im at my wits end can you please help im a long term sufferer of urticaria on massive doses of second generation antihistamines and doxepin and ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic urticaria: Chronic urticaria can be very difficult to manage, and requires a specialist. If you have already seen an allergist but s/he is not very gifted at managing severe hives, you may need a second opinion from another one. There are a number of allergists who do this across the country, but some are more comfortable with hard cases than others. You may need more labs or different medications

Question 5

effects sinequan(doxepin) or symbax?

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. Symbiax is combination of Prozac & zyprexa, (olanzapine) used for depression with psychotic features, and is very sedating & causes weight gain.

Question 6

what are the side effects of doxepin?

Accepted Answer

Doxepin: This is an older tricyclic antidepressant -- so one effect is help with depression.  But also there can be dry mouth, sedation (sleepiness), constipation, difficulty urinating, blurry vision, excessive sweating, etc.  Small doses can help with sleep.  New low-dose form called "silenor" got specific fda approval for this.

Question 7

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 8

what can you tell me about the drug doxepin hcl and it's side effects?

Accepted Answer

Antidepressant.: Doxepin HCL belong to a class of antidepressants called Tricyclics. Some of the side-effects include dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness or sedation, hypotension, dizziness, difficulty initiating the urinary stream, depression, suicidal thoughts and weight gain.

Question 9

taking trazodone 25mg for months & then 50mg july. 2 weeks ago took 50mg doxepin+25mg traz one night & 25mg dx+25mg traz 2nd night.then stopped dx. bad effects still feel it now after 2 weeks, is this normal ,do i wait it out or need to taper dx??

Accepted Answer

: It would be best if your medication is managed by a Psychiatrist. If you are not confident with your doctor please see another for a second opinion. If you are not feeling well you may need a physical exam to find out if you are ill.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Yes for some.. At 10 mg the side effects should be minimal. Side effects to Doxepin can include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, impaired concentration. Avoid in the elderly.

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

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What are the short- long-term effects of taking klonopin, doxepin, wellbutrion, seroquel, (quetiapine) armour thyroid, pravastatin, xanex, alcohol, marijuana?

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How long does it take for doxepin to work? i tried doxepin for a week for insomnia 3mg (staying asleep). it didnt work so i discontinued it. should i have tried to use it for longer? how long would it take to see medicine like doxepin work?

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Hi im at my wits end can you please help im a long term sufferer of urticaria on massive doses of second generation antihistamines and doxepin and ?

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Effects sinequan(doxepin) or symbax?

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What are the side effects of doxepin?

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What will the effects of doxepin be?

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What can you tell me about the drug doxepin hcl and it's side effects?

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Taking trazodone 25mg for months & then 50mg july. 2 weeks ago took 50mg doxepin+25mg traz one night & 25mg dx+25mg traz 2nd night.then stopped dx. bad effects still feel it now after 2 weeks, is this normal ,do i wait it out or need to taper dx??

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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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