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Has anyone been prescribed Doxepin for anxiety, depression and sleep?
From @dorothy1914
Today my psychiatrist suggested I start taking Doxepin for my severe anxiety, depression and insomnia. I am 78 years old and he said it is a good medication for those of us who are older. I have never heard of this medication before but I looked it up on line and research showed it is dangerous for older adults as the side effects can lead to falls and other serious issues. Why is everything always a contradiction between doctors and researchers. He also suggested I could take Trazodone and said it is not an anti depressant but, again, research said it is. I don’t know what to do. I would appreciate any responses.
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What did you end up taking? Hope you found some relief!
When I looked into doxepin, I opted not to take it because you have to take it three hours after a meal, Which means I’d have to eat dinner at 5 o’clock so I could take it at 8pm to hope that I was asleep by 9pm.
Trazodone is an antidepressant in large doses, but 25 to 100 mg is prescribed for sleep; Even up to 150mg for sleep. It works for some of my friends, but it did not work for me. Made me dizzy and caused dry mouth, Plus, it took me two hours to fall asleep.
I’m not a professional, but I’ve done a lot of research online