DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE Reviews (DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.1 (252 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DOXEPIN HYDROCH | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | In the beginning, I did have dry mouth | It was a miracle drug for me. I had strong first-time bout of depression and could not sleep. My Dr. used Doxepin 10 MG with ambien for the sleeping issue along with paxil. The Dr. knew how I hated the idea of being dependent on any drug, so once I was able to sleep again, we worked ahead with the aim that I would first reduce ambien to zero and then reduce the amout of doxepin. While I have never been able to go off paxil, I was successful in reducing the doxepin to lower and lower amount 2MG-1MG or less and only when needed (once or twice per month) My own theory on doxepin is that most people do not realize that while you will use higher amount initially, within a few months, you can (and probably need to)back off dosage amount. And over time, if you are consistent, the amount you need will be incredible small. If I were to take 10MG pill now, I would probably sleep for two days! | M | 55 | 10 years 5mg 1X O | 4/7/2010 | 5 | Chronic PN, with Insomnia | None | I have been able to sleep well with the med. It does seem to work with the pain meds that I take, and has allowed me to get a good nights sleep for the first time in over a year. I have not had any dreams, nightmares or anything of the such. Maybe a little hung over in the AM, hope that resolves with continued usage. | M | 46 | 3 days 20mg 1X day | 4/21/2010 | 5 | Insomnia | None | Used half a 10 mg capsule to approximate Silenor 6 mg. | M | 40 | 30 days 5 mg 1X day | 12/27/2010 | 5 | anxiety | weight gain, appetite | good med | M | 40 | 7 years 75 1X day | 8/25/2011 | 5 | Insomnia | I was tired for the first 2 days, but now wake up feeling pretty good. | This is a wonder drug for me. For years I have been waking up around 2:00 A.M., and lay awake for up to 2 hours. I would be tired all day, and fall asleep in the evening. Now, I sleep through the night. If I wake up, I can roll over and get right back to sleep. I dream every night, which I have never done. No nightmares. I get 7-8 hours most nights, and often sleep through my wife's alarm, which used to wake me up easily. Great stuff - wish I had discovered this years ago. | M | 51 | 3 months 50 mg 1X day | 12/29/2011 | 5 | Bad hives | BAD weight gain, tired in the morning, crave sweets, dry mouth, and I believe some memory loss...can't remember! | Six doctors searched for a year to find out why I had horrible hives all the time. It was given to me as "just try it"... and it worked! I have zero flare ups when I am on it, but as soon as I don't take it...the hives are back! I have put on 50 - 60 pounds over the past 4 years and would love to try somethig else that works just as good. I hate being fat...but the hives were worse. I have to take it every night an hour before I go to bed and I will sleep ALL night...but if I try to get of off it, I can't sleep at all. | M | 43 | 4 years 50 MG 1X day | 4/11/2012 | 5 | hives and angioederma | some dry mouth and increased appetite, sligh blurring vision. | After suffering from hives and angioederma for the last twenty years i found an immunologist that prscribed tis medication for me and I can only say that ther has nevr been anything else that I have taken that has given me the relief that Doxepin has. As others have stated the prdnisone, atarax, zyrtec stopped having any effect. Any side effects are well worth the results. | M | 70 | 40 days 100 1X day | 2/21/2013 | 5 | hives | Chronic urticaria on and off for 20 years. They could not determine the cause. Doxepin was the drug that finally stopped them completely. IF YOU HAVE HIVES AND THEY CAN'T STOP THEM, THIS IS THE BEST DRUG THERE IS!! My twin brother started developing hives too and told his Doctor about Doxepin. It stopped his too. It may be classified as an antidepressant but the extremely high antihistamine effects of this drug will stop chronic urticaria once and for all. I take it nightly to prevent any further recurrences. It is also an EXCELLENT sleep aid too. 100 mg. | IF YOU HAVE HIVES - THIS IS THE BEST MEDICINE FOR IT - PERIOD! | M | 50 | 14 years | 1/3/2007 | 5 | insomnia | none | I take 150mg about thirty minutes before I want to sleep. I am asleep in thirty minutes. The next day I am well rested with no drug hangover. I have never experienced any adverse side effects. | M | 62 | 10 years | 2/20/2006 | 5 | Chronic Rash | None | Seams to be working well. | M | 63 | 4 weeks | 6/21/2005 | 5 | chronic hives | Taken at night, the sedation side effect helps me fall asleep better. This is the BEST medication for hives. It is an antidepressant with extremely strong antihistamine qualities. I suffered for 20 years with chronic hives before they were completely brought under control by using Doxepin. | M | 9 years | 3/3/2004 | 5 | Chronic hives (Uticaria) | Very tired all day long and irritable. | But no hives!!!! Previously took Atarax, Allegra, Tagamet, Claritan...and finally Prednisone (prednisone worked, but bad for you to take) | M | 27 | 2 weeks | 8/23/2003 | 5 | depression and anxiety | tendency to oversleep in the AM; but it is worth it for the relief it provides. It has never made me too drowsy to function, even late at night. | Just like the man who posted on 2/3/07, the only lab that makes Doxepin that helps me is Danbury, now taken over by Watson. Parr and Mylan do nothing for me at all. It is amazing that different versions of a generic could have such different effects. Recently the bottles from Watson have looked different; the capsules have lighter markings, and I am noticing a lack of effectiveness. I am wondering if Watson has started outsourcing their production or changing their manufacturing methods. If anyone knows anything about this, please e-mail me. | M | 52 | 20 years | 7/5/2007 | 5 | Big Huge Hives | A little drowsy in the morning but not bad. | I have not experienced any noticable weight gain. I had been taking Zrytec, Allegra, and a couple of other things along with the Doxepin. Nothing seemd to work long term, so I stopped everything but the Doxepin because it helps me sleep at night and low and be hold I have not had a serious bought with hives for about 9 months now. It has to be the Doxepin by itself and more importantly the good rest I get from the Doxepin could be helping too. | M | 58 | 7 years | 1/11/2008 | 5 | depression and panic attacks | Almost no side effects other than sleepiness (which isn't a problem since it treated my insomnia too), especially compared with other antidepressants I tried before discovering Adapin/Sinequan (generic: Doxepin). I take 75mg each evening. | I have been taking the Watson Labs version of the generic. As several other comments have mentioned, the Mylan and Par generics don't seem to work for me. Now, my pharmacist tells me that Watson has quit making Doxepin, so I am very worried. Does anyone else have any information on this? | M | 49 | 18 years | 12/26/2008 | 5 | CHRONIC HIVES !! | Tired, dry mouth and groggy the first week then not so bad the following weeks.. | I've tried everything ever made to get rid of hives! Nothing has ever worked at all besides Prednisone which will destroy your body and mind in no time at all - so that drug is out of the question long term. But DOXEPIN has been a wonder drug for me :) It has cleared up all my hives after only a couple weeks of use and a higher dosage!! For everyone who has not had success with Doxepin I had realized at my initial dose of 75 mg's per day only gave me minimal relief. It was only after uping my dose to a steady 150 mg's per day that I was 100% hive free :) | M | 35 | 2 months | 6/10/2008 | 5 | Chronic Hives | Vivid, bizarre dreams and weight gain. I now watch what I eat and am generally healthier for it - not a bad trade off. As for the dreams, I find them entertaining. | As some others have stated, forget antihistamines, just use the Doxepin. I use 75mg per night. I suffered 5 years before discovering this great drug. Prednisone works great, but the side effects have more risk. I'll still take 5 - 10mg of Pred. on really bad days. It's a quality of life decision for me. But I incorporated glucosamine and calcium w/ magnesium as a supplement to my diet. It's been so worth it, I strongly urge others to try it. | M | 55 | 1 years | 6/13/2008 | 5 | sleep aid | weight gain | Original prescribed 50mg had hangover next am cut back to 25mg,now dose is perfect for sleep aid | M | 47 | 3 weeks | 7/4/2009 | 5 | Insomnia | none! | I've had insomnia for several years. Fall asleep around midnight and wake up between 2-3AM. Unable to shut my brain off it just goes on non-stop preventing me from falling back to sleep. Tried Ambien, I sent emails that were jibberish in the middle of the night and not remember in the morning - wasn't good. Dr. put me on Doxepin, works well for me. I still wake up on occasion but generally fall back to sleep. I do find myself groggy between breakfast and lunch but it beats 2 or 3 hours of sleep a nght! | M | 8 months | 9/5/2009 | 5 | M | 3 months | 8/2/2013 |