Generic name: doxepin (capsules, oral concentrate) [ DOX-e-pin ]
Dosage forms: oral capsule (10 mg; 100 mg; 150 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg; 75 mg); oral concentrate (10 mg/mL)
Drug classes:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, Tricyclic antidepressants
What is doxepin?
Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Doxepin capsules and oral concentrate (liquid) are used to treat symptoms of depression and/or anxiety associated with alcoholism, manic depression, or other mental illness.
Doxepin tablets (Silenor) are used to treat insomnia in people who have trouble staying asleep.
This medication guide provides only information about doxepin capsules and liquid.
Doxepin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take doxepin if you have glaucoma or 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,
