Not Medical Advice: According to Drugs.com, Doxepin has not been demonstrated to produce the physical tolerance or psychological dependence associated with addictive compounds.
Doxepin is a sleep medicine. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought that doxepin works by blocking the effects of histamine in the brain. This helps you to stay asleep after you fall asleep.
Doxepin is used for treating insomnia (trouble sleeping) in patients who have trouble staying asleep.
Some medical conditions may interact with doxepin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are bre@st-feeding
If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
If you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
If you have a history of mood or mental problems (eg, depression), suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or alcohol or substance abuse or dependence
If you have a history of increased eye pressure or glaucoma, kidney problems, liver problems, trouble breathing while asleep (sleep apnea), or trouble urinating
If you are taking a medicine that contains methylene blue
Most common side effects of Doxepin: Dizziness; drowsiness; nausea
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