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Doxepin
Doxepin tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance.
Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. This source is written for healthcare professionals; ask your pharmacist to explain instructions that are unclear. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗
Drug facts
- Used for
- Doxepin tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance.
What it is used for
Doxepin Tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance. The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 3 months in duration.
Side effects, and when to stop
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling:
- Abnormal thinking and behavioral changes.
- Suicide risk and worsening of depression.
- CNS Depressant effects.
2 dosage and administration
The dose of Doxepin Tablets should be individualized.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Doxepin; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/doxepin
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Doxepin. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/doxepin
- AMA 11th
Doxepin. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/doxepin
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