Doxepin is an antidepressant. Doxepin is used to treat depression or anxiety. It may also be used to treat other diseases, such as gastrointestinal ulceration and other GI-problems (eg, irritable bowel syndrome).
Alert your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are taking dofetilide, clonidine, cisapride, H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terffenadine), or ibutilide, or you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, urazolidone, phenelzine, isocarboxiad) within the last two weeks
you are allergic to any ingredient in doxepin, any other medication, foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances
you have certain prostate problems (eg, asymptomatic prostatic hypertrophy), trouble urinating or glaucoma
you have blood problems (eg, porphyria), other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or attempts, prostate problems (eg, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)), alcohol abuse, overactive thyroid, seizures (eg, epilepsy), or history of heart problems
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's insructions. Advert to medicine label to get the exact dosing instructions.
Medication Guide is an additional patient information sheet. It comes with the doxepin.
You may take doxepin either with or without food.
Some side effects, such as drowsiness may be reduced if you take doxepin at bedtime.
Don't stop taking fluvoxamine until your doctor said so.
If you miss a dose, and you are prescribed to take one dose daily, take the missed dose the same day. If you are taking more than one dose daily, skip thó missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Never take two doses at one stroke.
Saety issues:
It is known, that doxepin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Until you know your reaction to fluvoxamine, aviod driving, operating machinery or doing something else that requires mental alertness.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other antidepressants to preclude mixing and effects adding.
Some children or teenagers may experience the increase of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The risk increases if individual have bipolar ilness (also called manic-depressive illness), a family history of bipolar illness, or a history of attempting suicide. Pay close attention to changes in moods or actions, especially if changes occur suddenly.
What drug(s) interact with doxepin?
MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine, furazolidone, isocarboxazid)
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
yellowing of skin or eyes
severe allergic reactions (tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, hives, rash, swelling of the mouth, face , lips, or tongue)
unusual bleeding or bruising
abnormal movements
twitching of the face or tongue
agressive or bizzare behavior
trouble sleeping
agitation
anxiety
sore throat or fever
blurred vision or other vision changes
shakiness
seizures (convulsions)
chest pain
ringing in the ears
panic atacks
restlessness or nervousness
constipation
difficulty speaking or swallowing
mood swings
loss of balance
disorientation
eye pain
hostility
irritability
fainting
arrythmic heartbeat
hair loss
hallucinations
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
weight gain
appetite loss
weakness
diarrhea
vomiting
dizziness
drowsiness
urinary retention
dry mouth
unpleasant taste
excess sweating
nausea
indigestion
headache
heartburn
increased appetite
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
