Doxepin for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 4)

• RGa...
• October 11, 2020

Doxepin "I was on Ambien for years. It worked great, but at the time I wanted to get off controlled medications. With Silenor, I actually had no problem falling asleep. Couldn't believe it worked. I've tried about every OTC sleep aid and one non-controlled sleep aid (Belsomra). OTCs did nothing, and the Belsomra I threw in the trash after the first night taking it. I only recommend it if you like feeling drugged and anxious all night. Also, it gave me extreme light sensitivity where I couldn't look at my nightlight. So, in all, Silenor was great to help me sleep."

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2020

"I have sleep maintenance insomnia/early awakenings (no trouble falling asleep in the first place, but a world of hurt trying to stay asleep after 4 or 5 hours). Doxepin worked like a dream for about three months - good (7 hours) sleep, no side effects - then zilch, nothing, back to the bad old days, even if I took ten times the dose. If you have mild/moderate insomnia, this should work for a while, but don't bank on it long term. Cheap too as a generic."

• Tha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2018

"I was put on many different sleep medications before doxepin, and nothing worked for how bad my insomnia is. My doctor had to put me on 30 mg of it just to get it to work at all. But once we got the dosage right, it works perfectly. Puts me to sleep in 10 to 15 minutes. Other people freak out with my high dosage, but if it works, it works. The only downside for me was when I take it, I have to sleep for 8 hours or more, my body literally will not wake up otherwise. Whenever I did manage to wake myself up before 8 hours, I always ended up falling asleep while I was doing something."

• Val...
• October 3, 2016

"I've had sleep issues for years, and after having multiple sleep studies done, as well as nasal surgery to fix my deviated septum, I tried a dental sleep appliance and a CPAP machine, and nothing worked. I was finally given doxepin - OMG, LIFESAVER... 6 drops per night, and I am out like a light, I wake up around 5 hours later but refreshed and not tired. However, if I go off routine, as in different time zones or late nights, it does take a while to get back on track... I'd be in a mental health institution if I hadn't found this, as I was at the end of my rope and couldn't cope anymore being constantly exhausted."

• PHi...
• April 21, 2016

Doxepin "Been using it for about 5 months, and it has been a miracle worker until recently. A few weeks ago, started having random sleepless nights. This week has been terrible, waking up after 3-4 hours and feeling wide awake. Not sure if my body is getting used to it, but I thought I'd check the reviews to see if anyone else has had the same problem. I hope this is a fluke because Silenor really had changed my life, and even though it was expensive, it was worth being able to function the next day."

• GDa...
• May 28, 2018

Doxepin "I was prescribed Silenor for insomnia, which I battled with for 3 years. I was taking a high dose of Melatonin to sleep, but that stopped working when I was going through a stressful period. Took 3 mg of Silenor the first night. Although I slept 5-6 hours, I felt horrible the next day. I felt like crying all day. I increased the dose to 4.5 mg and was able to get 7 hours of sleep, but the negative mood became more prominent during the day. I was depressed and miserable. I stuck with it for 2 weeks, but my mood was getting worse. I couldn't keep on taking it. I don't know if these are only initial side effects that will go away after a month or so, but I personally could not handle the depressive symptoms (major) it gave me, so I decided to stop it after 2 weeks only. I felt better immediately, even though I am still struggling with sleep... I have to see my doctor and try Trazodone."

• ber...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 29, 2016

"I've been taking 100 mg at night for insomnia/anxiety for approximately 1 1/2 years! I love it! I take it about 30-45 minutes before bed and BAM, I'm out! The only side effect I've noticed is talking in my sleep (nothing major though)! I would highly recommend this medication for insomnia."

• Sle...
• March 18, 2016

"Doxepin for sleep? My new psychiatrist has prescribed this drug. New because my previous doctor passed away. That man was a godsend for years and years to me. I don't sleep but 4 or 5 hours a night, broken up 2 hours at a time. But doxepin? Seriously? Is this some kind of cruel joke? Can anyone hear me? I cannot sleep!!! Here I am right now 2:12 AM. Perhaps next he will add melatonin, a warm glass of milk, and journaling before bed... lol. Maybe yoga, chanting, and acupuncture. I give up. It has been 47 days now on this drug. My last night of this ridiculousness."

• Pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2020

"Started dose of doxepin was 10 mg for insomnia. Slept some but definitely not enough. Moved dose up to 20 mg, and I’ve done well thus far with few awakenings. I'm off Xanax after 15 years. Finding anything to help me sleep has been a huge challenge. Try this. Get doxepin generic, not the name brand, or you will pay $$$$$."

• Diz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2017

Doxepin "Silenor works very well, keeping me asleep longer than usual. I normally wake up 3-4 times a night without it. But I have extreme dizziness and headaches the next day. I think I'll go back on my Lunesta because I have trouble functioning the day after Silenor. It is a great medicine, but I'm not sure if it's for me."

• Mrw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

Doxepin "1. Causes extreme gas pains, bloating, nausea, diarrhea in the middle of the night. 2. Doesn't work once you wake up (in pain). 3. Dissolves in your mouth before you can swallow. 4. Causes severe dry mouth. 5. Takes several hours to fully awaken. 6. Mood swings. 7. The working ingredient doxin costs $12.00. This name change costs $498.00!"

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2019

"I'm a 68-year-old female who falls asleep easily but has difficulty staying asleep. The doctor prescribed 10 mg Doxepin, which helped with staying asleep all too well. I had trouble waking up at the usual time. Insurance won’t pay for a lower dosage, so I cut 10 mg capsules, which always results in losing some medicine, but the slightly less than 5 mg works great and reduces cost too. No ill effects at this dosage."

• Nee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2018

Doxepin "I tried both the 3 mg and the 6 mg to try to sleep, and they did nothing for me. I didn’t feel anything, and I still had a hard time falling and staying asleep. I didn’t have any side effects, but also no sleep. My doctor gave me samples of the medicine to try, so I thought I’d give it a hopeful shot, but it just didn’t do anything for me."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

"Took it for insomnia, and I did sleep, woke up several times as usual, but I did sleep better. Trouble came the next morning. I should have taken it on a weekend and not on a workday, almost impossible to get up and moving the next morning, hangover all day. Will not be using again."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2010

Doxepin "I took Lunesta only for a few days because it gave me an unpleasant taste. It was really bad. Then I switched to Ambien. It was better than Lunesta, but there was a residual effect that the medicine made me irritable and anxious the next morning. My doctor gave me Silenor. It is better than Ambien CR. I do not feel anxious or irritable the next morning and I can sleep 8 hours. The only side effect, though very minor, is that it makes me a little sluggish. But overall, Silenor is better than Ambien CR."

• Bod...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2016

"I take about 10 milligrams of Doxaprin about four nights a week. I've been doing this for about 8 months now. I don't have trouble falling asleep, I have trouble staying asleep, and Doxaprin keeps me asleep. I now sleep like a baby on this 4 nights. I don't really build a tolerance up to it like I did with Xanax. I find virtually no side effects other than I don't want to get out of bed in the morning, but a cup of coffee solves that. Unless there are some long-term side effects I don't know about, I can't say anything negative about this substance. Good luck."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2019

"Amazing how varied responses are to this drug, doxepin! I take a 50 mg capsule before bed and sleep well for 7-8 hours. Have vivid dreams but not nightmares and wake refreshed on a good day, but not always. I find it better than Elavil."

• NCA...
• December 15, 2011

Doxepin "I have been using Ambien for several years, and I seem to have built a tolerance so that I am no longer falling asleep nor staying asleep. (Note: I have used both Ambien and Ambien CR.) I was on a 'local' trip and had forgotten my Ambien, so I asked my Dr. if she had samples of anything that would help me sleep. She gave me Silenor samples. While I was extremely happy with the sleep, I did wake up 'hungover' and had a hard time getting moving. I also experienced very real hallucinations. Don't know if they will lessen with use, but I am going to ask for a month's supply to see if it works out after an adjustment period."

• Sle...
• September 21, 2011

Doxepin "OUTSTANDING. It sustains sleep! But the cost of this medicine is, well, stunning. But I still think this is a near-miraculous medicine. I am menopausal and had a 'pattern' of waking at 3:30 AM. Horrible. By taking Silenor -- and ONLY Silenor -- I am guaranteed sustained and uninterrupted sleep. The downside: the cost. I cannot afford Silenor at this time, and it makes me very, very sad."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2011

Doxepin "I have been taking Silenor 3 mg for over 6 months now. I have had zero nights when I have had to get up because of failing to return to sleep. Most nights I get 7 to 8 hours of sleep. The only thing different is having vivid dreams most of the time. Not sure if that means more deep or REM sleep is taking place. Silenor does not put you to sleep, but it will let you stay asleep. I highly recommend it for sleep maintenance."

• BSF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2016

"I have severe sleep problems and now take 50 mg of doxepin nightly. I fall asleep and stay asleep. I have tried numerous other meds, and most either don't work or work for only a short period of time, this has not been a problem with doxepin."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2014

"First night on 10 mg didn't fall asleep until 5:15 am after 4 am popcorn binge. Woke up about 7:30 am. Same on next 3 nights with middle-of-the-night coffee cake, chocolates, and even a couple of frozen dinners. Dr. upped to 20 mg. Same result. Hardly any sleep, night snacking, and started eating more during the day. People have commented about rapid weight gain. They're right. I gained 8 lbs. the first week! My weight has been pretty consistent by 2-3 lbs. for years. Going back to Ambien!"

• asi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2016

Doxepin "I have trouble sleeping from 3 - 6 a.m. I wake up and cannot go back to sleep, creating the daytime symptoms of insomnia. I rarely have trouble falling asleep. I have been taking liquid doxepin for 18+ months (along with a 5 mg time-release melatonin) - 30 min before bedtime. The liquid has to be especially prescribed by your doctor and approved by your drug company. A 120 ml bottle is $79 - with Medicare and drug company approval, my out-of-pocket (last bought in 6/2016) was $7! Much cheaper than Silenor. I am prescribed 0.6 ml/night, but sometimes I take 0.5 ml or less, and never over 0.7 ml (rarely). Doxepin and melatonin work well to help me sleep from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.!"

• Art...
• February 9, 2014

"I was given doxepin 50 mg after a very bad experience using Xanax for insomnia. It works fine for my depression, I have a good energy level during the day, but it doesn't do a thing for my insomnia. I feel that if I can solve my insomnia, it would go a long way to helping my depression."

• MS4...
• October 29, 2016

Doxepin "Difficulty sleeping through the night. I did sleep the first night, but then most of the next day on Silenor. The second night, tossed and turned, but slept for about 4 hours. Felt drugged the next day. Took the third night, slept off and on. Felt horrible the next day: tired, weak feeling, headache. Also leaves mouth extremely dry. Not going to take Silenor anymore."