What is Doxepin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. It can also be applied on the skin to relieve itching associated with atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus. It may also be used as an analgesic for certain chronic and neuropathic pain and for anxiety.
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How do members experience Doxepin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 121 | 74 | |
| Tension headache | 43 | 8 | |
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 34 | 5 | |
| Depressed mood | 21 | 7 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 14 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 7 | |
| Dry mouth | 5 | |
| Grogginess in morning | 5 | |
| Sleepiness | 5 | |
| Weight gain | 5 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 22 | |
| Moderate | 26 | |
| Mild | 29 | |
| None | 87 |
Member evaluations
Les1952
evaluated on Dec 30, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Rainpebble28
evaluated on Sep 11, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for irritable bowel syndrome: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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KAB62
evaluated on Sep 22, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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