What is doxepin (Silenor)?
Doxepin (Silenor) is in a group of drugs called hypnotics.
Doxepin (Silenor) is used to treat insomnia in people who have trouble staying asleep.
Doxepin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about doxepin (Silenor)?
You should not use doxepin if you are allergic to it, or if you have untreated narrow-angle glaucoma or severe problems with urination.
Do not use doxepin if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take doxepin before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking doxepin and talk with your doctor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking doxepin (Silenor)?
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking doxepin and talk with your doctor.
You should not use doxepin if you are allergic to it, or if you have untreated narrow-angle glaucoma or severe problems with urination.
Do not use doxepin if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take doxepin before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a doxepin dose adjustment or special tests:
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether doxepin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether doxepin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give doxepin to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.