User Reviews for doxepin oral

I have been taking Doxepin for ten years now to treat my systemic mastocytosis,and i have had less overall symptoms. A great side affect is that my mood has improved. SB

taken off & on for many years.(25mg.) great for sleep,ok for nerve pain from narrowing of the facet joints on the spine. although you get great sleep, mainly from being knocked out, I have had many many mornings when I had to peel myself off the mattress when trying to get up, this med gives you a drug hangover like you had been heavy drinking the night before. also Pain Doc stated that this med will also enhance the effects of the other med you take(4 other scripts w/this one). No problems stopping this med when you have a substitute med. after many years I had grown a tolerence to the med and had to change to other drug (klonipin) which works great also, without the drug hangover the next day. but I always have the Doc change the med every few years, fear of addiction. havent had any withdrawal systems from doxepin, but have extremely sever withdrawals when I run out of Ultram (300mg/day) Doc doesn't know if it is related to the doxepin(25mg)Read More Read Less

made me feel woozy

ok

very dizzy and tired

Severe allery to tomato and pine. Doctor said this drug (Doxepin 10mg 3x day had 750 times antihistimine properties of Zyrtec. Did not notice any help with allergy but this made me very mean and angry. So I stopped taking it. Happier now and normal. Better to use the more common antihistimes than this drug.

This medication gave me severe leg cramps at night when i would fall asleep.

My doctor recommend this to me for my insomnia associated with my depression, only at night and I take 100mg a night and I sleep wonderful, I have not had any terrible side effects and I'm just thankful they found me something that helps me sleep now....tried the Ambien Lunesta nothing worked, then I read a review that this was also used for nerve pain, I noticed I haven't had as much pain in my leg from my back after surgery like I did, so maybe thats another benefit...

I have used this medication for over 20 years for sciatic pain. Without it, my life would be very diminished.

When I had a complete hysterectomy at 32, my whole system was turned upside down. Cancer therapy really complicated things. I ended up with chronic chemical imbalance depression--and went from a perennially happy person to a morose person who didn't leave my home and gained fifty pounds on a 115 pound body! When I finally got help, several different antidepressants were tried and I was like a zombie--and still didn't go out of my house! But, my therapist hung in there with me and he started me out on a low dose of doxipin, gradually adding to it until I began to feel like my old self. I didn't have any side effects, I wasn't like a zombie and I felt like doing things. And, I slept well at night. We got me started with a walking program and then I joined Weight Watchers. Bit by bit I began to get my life back and reached my goal of 112 pounds 14 months later. I also became an employee of Weight Watchers. That was in 1985. I have been on a maintenance dose of 150 mg once at night since then and got my life back! I own a very busy business now, and my husband and I are so thankful for this medication. I don't have that horrible intractable feeling anymore that just dragged me down-I have fun in my life and if I feel depressed now, it's the same kind of thing that would normally depress anyone. The loss of a loved one or a friend, sadness over a world event--things that would affect most people in the same way--and it passes. During the past twenty years, I have helped raise one grandchild and now have two little ones that my husband and I adore. Without the medication, I don't think I would have ever been able to enjoy them or have the successful business we have. We are both grateful for our good life and a doctor who knew how to really help me.Read More Read Less

I take this med for a rare skin condition. I work well for me other than making me tired and I gained 10 lbs. I not complaining. I rather be 10 lbs heavier and a little tired verus the skin reaction I was having.

I was prescribed Doxepin in a smaller dose for Fibromyalsia pain. I can finally sleep at night. This has improved my quality of life.

I have tried everything under the sun for my insomnia. Usually to no avail or to just end up getting a couple hours of sleep before I was wide awake again. But doxepin was a godsend. It is the only thing that works for me, and now I sleep all the way through the night like a baby. No side effects or anything. Don't know how I lived without it!

this drug is very strong and takes a very long time to get out of your system. I was zoned out, and very incoherent for atleast 16 hours. I took one pill at ten thirty pm and i didnt awake until 6pm the next evening, and when i did get up, i was very drowsy and could barly stay focussed. I ate supper at seven thirty pm and i was back asleep at eight thirty pm. the next morning when i awoke, i was back to old self again. This drug should only be used when your inlaws are coming to town, if you get my poing. Leave this alone, it's not worth the hassle, I promise.Read More Read Less

I take doxepin for migraines and it has worked beautifully. The side effects can be bothersome but they are better then frequent migraines.