I currently take mirtazapine 15mg and trazodone less than 25mg. I'm very sensitive to medications and I reacted to trazodone with wakefulness. My allergist suggested doxepin. My psychiatrist wanted to add the doxepin at 3mg. Is it like an antihistamine? I tract horrible to antihistamines with anxiety and agitation.
Is doxepin like an antihistamine?
Question posted by Nelozada on 29 Jan 2024
Last updated on 29 January 2024
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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.
Source and more info:
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/doxepin-capsules-oral-concentrate.html
What is doxepin topical?
Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant. When applied to the skin, doxepin topical can help relieve itching but it will not treat symptoms of depression.
Doxepin topical (for use on skin) is used to treat itchy skin in adults with eczema or other skin conditions that can lead to repeated scratching and thickened skin.
Doxepin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Source and more info:
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/doxepin-topical.html
I ran an interaction check, this first one is with the topical formulation of Doxepin:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=936-0,1640-0,2228-0
This next one is with the oral formulation of Doxepin:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=935-0,1640-0,2228-0
I suggest that after you read the results you contact your Dr. for medical advice.
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anxiety, insomnia, doxepin, mirtazapine, trazodone, medication, antihistamine, psychiatry, antihistamines
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