Doxepin Withdrawal WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Doxepin Withdrawal
Abruptly withdrawing from doxepin can cause unpleasant side effects such as dizziness, irritability, agitation, a tingling or burning sensation, and anxiety.1 Provided you gradually discontinue use of this medication, adverse side effects should be minimal or none.2 Your doctor can give you instructions on the best way to discontinue treatment, if needed.1
Fast Facts:
- Doxepin -- commonly sold under the brand names Sinequan, Adapin, and Zonalon -- is a type of antidepressant drug used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.
- It belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.3
- Since it can take a few weeks of use before your symptoms improve, do not discontinue use until it has reached its therapeutic effect.3
- OrganizedWisdom has psychiatrists addressing the most common concerns about taking these drugs.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedTV: Doxepin Withdrawal
- ↑ Drugs.com: Withdrawal Symptoms
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Doxepin
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Withdrawal from Doxepin, Withdrawal on Doxepin, Doxepin and Withdrawal, Doxepin Withdrawal Symptoms
- Last update: May 5, 2009
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