Doxepin Hydrochloride

Insomnia, Neurotic depression, Depression + 8 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Doxepin Hydrochloride

What is Doxepin Hydrochloride

DoxepinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDoxepin is a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. It is similar to other medications in its class, such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline, protriptyline, and trimipramine. Doxepin was originally developed by Pfizer and approved by the FDA in 1969 as an antidepressant, but it was later approved in 2010 for the treatment of insomnia.
Sinequanis the brand name
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Doxepin Hydrochloride Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Sinequan
Doxepin
1969
307

Effectiveness

How Doxepin Hydrochloride Affects PatientsDoxepin is a type of antidepressant that is known to cause antidepressant, sedative, and anticholinergic effects. It works by decreasing the electrical activity of the brain and is usually prescribed to treat insomnia or anxiety. The antidepressant effects start to take effect after two weeks, while the sedative effects are felt right away. High doses of doxepin can cause central nervous system depression and limit its effectiveness due to its antiadrenergic and anticholinergic properties.
How Doxepin Hydrochloride works in the bodyDoxepin works by blocking histamine receptors and increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain. This helps to reduce anxiety and depression by increasing activity at the nerve cell receptor sites, desensitizing serotonin and beta-adrenergic receptors, and increasing dopamine transmission in the frontal cortex.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Doxepin Hydrochloride is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Depression, Involutional, Mental Disorder, Organic and Insomnia. The amount of dosage likewise deviates as per the approach of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet - Oral) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Neurotic depression
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Insomnia
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Neuropathic Pain
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Behcet Syndrome
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
psychotic depressive disorder
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Itching
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Lichen simplex chronicus
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Depression
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Depression, Involutional
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Alcoholism
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Warnings

Doxepin Hydrochloride Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Doxepin may interact with Pulse Frequency
untreated narrow angle glaucoma
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Urinary Retention
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Doxepin Hydrochloride.
Common Doxepin Hydrochloride Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
4-Methoxyamphetamine
Major
Doxepin may increase the vasopressor activities of 4-Methoxyamphetamine.
Acepromazine
Major
Doxepin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Doxepin is combined with Aclidinium.
Alfuzosin
Major
Doxepin may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Aripiprazole
Major
Doxepin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole.
Doxepin Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe highest toxic dose of doxepin in mice and rats has been found to be 180mg/kg and 147mg/kg, respectively. Overdosing on doxepin can cause seizures, irregular heart rhythms, loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, and depression of the central nervous system. Studies have also shown that doxepin can affect fertility, causing an increase in the copulatory interval, decrease in the number of viable embryos, and reduction in sperm motility. There is no evidence suggesting doxepin can cause cancer or mutations.
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Doxepin Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Doxepin Hydrochloride?

1020 active clinical trials are in progress to analyze the potential of Doxepin Hydrochloride in providing symptom relief for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Atopic Dermatitis and Bipolar Disorder.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Insomnia
90 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
244 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Itching
11 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1
Neurotic depression
0 Actively Recruiting
Depression, Involutional
0 Actively Recruiting
Behcet Syndrome
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Alcoholism
8 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2
Lichen simplex chronicus
0 Actively Recruiting
Depression
693 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
psychotic depressive disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Neuropathic Pain
26 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Doxepin Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Doxepin Hydrochloride?

4.7Patient Review
9/4/2020
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
This medication is older, but it still helps me sleep.
4.3Patient Review
3/10/2020
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Anxiousness associated with Depression
This drug is effective at helping me stay asleep, though it can take a little while to feel the effects. I usually take it two hours before bed. It also helps a bit with anxiety, but if that's your main goal there are probably better options out there.
4.3Patient Review
3/24/2019
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
I use this medication to help with my depression, anxiety, and fibromyalgia. I find that it works great most nights, but sometimes I'll wake up during the night. Overall, though, I sleep much better with this medication than without it.
4.3Patient Review
10/23/2022
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Anxiousness associated with Depression
This medication has been excellent for my anxiety. I take it twice a day at 50mg each and it makes me feel calmer without the euphoria. Additionally, it's helped curb my more psychopathic tendencies without having to resort to antipsychotics.
4.3Patient Review
8/30/2022
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Doxepin has been a lifesaver for me when it comes to insomnia. It's helped me get more restful sleep and I only need to take a break from it every few days or so to prevent tolerance. I haven't experienced many negative side effects, which is great.
4Patient Review
5/16/2018
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Anxiousness associated with Depression
Used to help with anxiety and falling asleep.
2.3Patient Review
9/15/2017
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
I was prescribed this to help with my insomnia and depression, with the eventual goal of replacing Klonipin. However, I had a very severe reaction to it in the form of abnormal heartbeats. I had to be monitored overnight at the hospital to make sure there was no lasting damage done. Needless to say, I am off of this medication now and feel much better for it.
2.3Patient Review
2/22/2019
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Maybe the 25mg dosage just isn't enough for someone of my size. Additionally, I may have a natural resistance to anesthesia that this drug is ineffective against. As such, I remain sleep deprived.
2Patient Review
1/15/2022
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Depression
Before I started this medication, I was managing my depression well. However, since starting it my mood has plummeted. Additionally, seizures are a possible side effect of this drug and my doctor still prescribed it to me even though he knows I have epilepsy.
1.7Patient Review
4/8/2022
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
I've been on this medication for about a year now. Before this, I was taking trazadone which didn't help me at all. They put me on this when I was 12, but after three months they had to lower the dosage because it made me too tired all the time. If you ask me, it's just been one big mess with my meds ever since I first started seeing doctors for this stuff.
1.3Patient Review
3/26/2018
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Anxious
I started taking this drug a few years ago and have since gained 35-40 pounds. I'm stopping the medication as of yesterday in the hopes that I will lose the weight. I originally started taking it because I was struggling with anxiety after my son passed away, but I am hopeful that I will be okay without it.
1Patient Review
4/10/2022
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Itching
I took 75mg at bedtime and it really messed me up. I slept a lot, but the next day I felt groggy and unable to function properly. Be careful with this drug, as the side effects are not worth it.
1Patient Review
6/20/2022
Doxepin Hydrochloride for Anxiousness associated with Depression
I tried this medication for one week and it completely disrupted my sleep schedule. I was groggy and exhausted all day, and only woke up for a few hours in the middle of the night. I also gained four pounds. Overall, this made my anxiety worse instead of better.
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Patient Q&A Section about doxepin hydrochloride

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Doxepin Hydrochloride used for?

"This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription

Doxepin can be used to treat anxiety, depression, or insomnia. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that works on the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing levels of certain chemicals in the brain. A prescription from a doctor is required in order to purchase this medication."

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Is doxepin a narcotic?

"Doxepin is not classified as a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration and thus has a low risk for abuse."

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Can doxepin hydrochloride get you high?

"Doxepin can be used to help with symptoms that are linked to anxiety and depression. These symptoms may include fear, guilt, sleep problems, tension, and worry. Doxepin does not have any Euphoric effect and is not associated with dependence or tolerance. However, the most common side effects are drowsiness when starting treatment and weight gain."

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Will doxepin help me sleep?

"Doxepin is a medication used to treat insomnia. It is part of a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. These medications work by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep."

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Clinical Trials for Doxepin Hydrochloride

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