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I was originally put on this for severe insomnia related to anxiety/depression due to a health issue I was dealing well with. I was put up to 150 mgs and stayed on it for a couple years. Yes, you are really tired at first but after a week or so and with a little caffiene you don't notice it anymore. It saved my life. I was hospitalized and the first night I took it I slept like a baby after 6 ...

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30 People found this comment helpful

My doctor gave me 10 mg of this drug for sleep. Does it cause weight gain at this low dose?

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.7
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this drug allowed me to fall asleep in about 20 minutes rather than the 3 hours it used to take me. It relieves the anxious feelings that i used to have while trying to sleep.

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boxer | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2009
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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JL | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/11/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking this medication for 2 months now at 100mg per day. I use it for chronic utecaria and angioderma. I take it with 75mg of benadryl everynight. I sleep great, but I am very tired in the morning. I'm always hungry. My symptoms are ALOT better, but not gone.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/3/2009
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 3.0
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it stopped the itching but i was totally drugged up. so dizzy even in bed rolling over i was dizzy. so groggy couldn't go to work. these effects lasted several days after taking only 1 pill.

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pain | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2009
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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i did not start this md

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Freddy T | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2009
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 2.0
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I have been on this drug for just over 1 week. It was prescribed to help relieve my itching scalp. So far it has been of NO help ... for my scalp, but it does help for sleeping.

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elcamino49 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2009
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 4.3
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Have had severe itching for about6 years after having 3 heart attacks, and have been on heart meds. Have tried all of the normal drugs, nothing worked for the itching. Have been on this for about a week, and I consider it a miracle drug. Don't like the fact that its a antidepressant, cause I do not need that, but it sure works wonders for my itching.

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JENROSS | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/19/2009
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I FEEL BETTER THAN I EVER HAVE I WAS ABLE TO SLEEP

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/17/2009
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/15/2009
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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I was prescribed Doxepin by my dermatologist to help me deal with itching associated with psoriasis, and also to help me sleep. I have been BEYOND satisfied with the results! It worked for the itching and sleeplessness, and for the first time I had some relief. It also has totally turned my moods around and I feel better (emotionally) than I have in probably 3 years. I've taken every popular antidepressant in the past, with poor to disastrous results, but I think this one is working!! I'm planning to ask my doc if I can continue it as simply an antidepressant when my psoriasis flare and itching have cleared. Let me clearly state that I would have refused an antidepressant if it had been offered as such, due to past experience, but I'm thrilled that it's had that effect!Read More Read Less

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11/10/2009
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.3
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Heart0fdixie1969 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/6/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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My VA doctors prescribed this medication for me to help me sleep. I have to say it did a great job of that. When I sleep I am totally out. Might say "dead to the world". It has such a tranquilizing affect that I was hurt terribly and did'nt even know it. I also read the list of side effects just now and realized that I had 90% of them. In short, this drug has slowly poisoned me and I was not even aware of it, neither were the doctors that kept me taking it. My advise to all is DONT TAKE IT!!!!! If you cant sleep, find a different way to relax and wind down. These pills will in fact make you take a dirt nap. S. WilliamsRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I use to throw up everyday of my life for years no doctors could find out why until i found one who diagnose me with a sensitive stomach with acid reflux after taking this medicine i stopped throwing up immediately. i have been on it for four months and i love the results.

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Sandy L | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2009
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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Finally sleep. The weight gain is my concern. Some joint stiffness. Other than that it works for me. Meds do not seem to absorb well in my system, so I take 100mg. I may try to cut back again, I do not like the weight gain.

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Kim1 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2009
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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This medication caused me to be angry, short tempered and caused other conditions that I have to worsen.

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KentuckyHawk | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/22/2009
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I would not advise anyone to take this drug. I have been taking doxepin for over 11 years. I have been tired not able to do the things like keeping my house up or wanting to go anywhere. It has made my already slow heart beat worse, and my low bloodpressure lower. I have been to the hospital twice over my heart rate dropping to 42. I have stopped using this drug and I am improving but slowly. It made me also angry with the world. So please look at the side effects of this drug before using it.

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doxepin hydrochloride capsules | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/4/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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sleep

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Janice | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/2/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I have found that this medication has worked for me to an extent. for about one month Doxepin has assisted me with sleep unfortunatley due to my gastritis I have had acid reflux during my sleep and have awaken with fluid flowing from my nose, I had to discontinue the treatment. I found that with stoppage of the medication and taken gatril medication the reflux has subsided

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Lisa0402 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/18/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I was prescribed this drug for chronic insomnia,100mg. After reading all the reviews,I feel frustrated because this has not help me sleep. My Dr. put me on sonata, along with this to help my insomnia but I still have a hard time falling asleep. I have chronic pain and have had two neck surgeries so I have been on a lot of strong meds. I think I have a high tolerance to most meds. All this med has done for me is to gain 10lbs in 8 weeks.

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ouch | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/12/2009
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 2.0
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I was prescribed Doxepin for an unexplained skin condition that causes me a lot of itching and lack of sleep. I only take one 10mg capsule two hours before bed. I have been on it for one week. Knocks me out after about two hours of taking it. I wake up a tiny bit sleepy but do not have the harsh drowsiness during the day from other drugs. I have noticed a major increase in my appetite. After reading other comments I found this is normal. So far it has not helped with the itching at all but has helped me get a good nights sleep which has improved my lifestyle. Still unsure how I feel about it overall. Read More Read Less

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