Generic name:doxepin [ DOX-e-pin ]
Drug classes:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, Tricyclic antidepressants
What is Silenor?
Silenor is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Silenor tablets are used to treat insomnia in people who have trouble staying asleep.
This medication guide provides information about the Silenor brand of doxepin used to treat insomnia. Sinequan and other generic brands of doxepin used to treat depression or anxiety are not covered in this medication guide. Silenor tablets are not for use in treating depression.
Warnings
You should not use Silenor if you have untreated narrow-angle glaucoma or severe problems with urination.
Do not use doxepin if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking Silenor and talk with your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Silenor if you are allergic to doxepin, amoxapine, or loxapine...
