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Long term use of doxylamine, 20years... i am now dependent and can not sleep without it. how can i end what i would consider an addiction? i take half a 25mg pill every night, so 12mg, then 6 etc? side effects now, none but dry eyes noticed?
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Insomnia : It would be safe to taper doxyamine. There’s no danger, but your insomnia may worsen.
Answered 2/15/2021
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