Doxepin Dosage

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Will it hurt me if I take the drug doxepin out of its capsule, divide in half? The lowest dose my ins co has is 10mg. Dr had ordered 3 mg as I'm 68 and also don't process drugs well.

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Hello, Diana! How are you?

It's very hard to get appropriate dosing, by doing that.

Have you consulted your doctor? There are others they can prescribed instead, that come in lower dosages that may work better for you. For example, Prozac/Fluoxetine is available in 5mg tablets, which you could break in half for 2.5mg doses.

The FDA classifies it as an SSRI and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and anxiety.

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I was on doxepin for 8 years and took myself off for one year. Took 100mg at bedtime for small fiber neuropathy. I need to get back on it. Could I start out at the same dosage or do I have to begin slowly?

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