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
Ladywolf319
evaluated on Sep 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for somnolence: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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freedom38
evaluated on Feb 19, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
ALB11708
evaluated on Sep 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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