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Reviewer: Tom in Chicago, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I couldn't even last six months on Doxepin. I took it to help me with sleep. I'm bipolar, usually manic, and need an aid for sleep. Prior to being on Doxepin I was taking Thorazine. I later found out that being on too many antipsychotics was bad. I asked my doctor if there was anything we could do and he suggested trying Doxepin. He also said that it is an antidepressant and I was ha
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Reviewer: tmartin1023, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This medication has been of no help to me. After 3 months of taking it, I'm still having trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep.
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Reviewer: LP, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I've had only positive results with this drug and am dismayed that my physician advises me she is no longer allowed to prescribe it for me. Can you explain why the government is withdrawing this drug for patients over 65?
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Reviewer: Mary, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am bipolar and was given this drug by my psychiatrist for difficulty sleeping due to my current manic state. I also take Xanax for anxiety. To me, the xanax works better to help me sleep than the doxepin does. The jury is still out on the the effectiveness. I have only been taking it for a few days. I have found it to increase my appetite and am worried about gaining weight. I have read the revi
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Reviewer: veenss01, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have had insomnia for most of my adult life. I've tried many meds, and most either do not work or have had horrible side effects. Doxepin fits in the later. I started at 10 mg, and over the course of the month was increased to 30 mgs. Afte taking 30mgs for 2 day, I had a grand mal seizure while at my daughters school. The ER told me to immediately stop taking doxepin, and upon follow up with
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