Doxepin Hydrochloride side effects

Taken it for years to help with the insomnia problems associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The undesireable (literally!) side effect is a poor erection and retarded orgasm. This improves with a two week holiday from the drug.

I orignally started taking 25 mg for chronic hives after a roller coaster w/any thing containing blue dye, prednizone, allegra, claritan. Finally I stopped taking all colored meds only white or pale. I have a lot of wgt gain since this ordeal started in Nov. I did not know Doxepin could cause wgt gain. I am now taking 50 mg at night for insomnia and it does have an antihystamine in it. I think I am going to cut back to 25 mg again and get off this. One Dr. told me anything with antihystames are a wgt gainer. I also take Zoloft in the a.m. which helps okay and Doxepin can also be used for that but mainly helps me sleep and gain wgt :-)

I have been taking it for about a month now...25mg at bedtime...it does help me sleep. I am taking it for the itch associated with a severe hives reaction due to an allergy to 'something'!
Guest #4409: I have also had some weight gain and fluid retention...I didn't know if it was due to this rx or not...anyone else have this?

Sorethroat , sore tongue and halucinations

I have been a diabetic for 42 yrs. I had been experiencing severe pain in my toes, feet, and legs where the nerve endings twitched and ached so bad, I would be up all night soaking and massaging my feet and legs. I was diagnosed with Neuropathy and was prescribed Doxepin at bedtime. It has helped tremendously.

I have a blister like rash that just appears. The doctor gave me Doxepin for this. I can't relate this rash to using an antidepressant for the cure. Is there any realation? The only side effect I have from using this is, being very lethargic for awhile when I first wake up.

i was diagnosed w/eczema &psoriasis on both my feet on the bottom.i was prescribed doxepin to help with the relentless itch i was experiencing.i take 2 pills each nite before bed. i did feel groggy the next day but i found if i got a good nite sleep the grogginess wasnt so bad.i do want to ask people if anyone who has ever used this drug if they or anyone they know has ever had a weight gain because of it.....

I just went on Sinequan/Doxepin a week ago. I have been very lethargic since. I find myself falling asleep all day even though it helps me sleep. I am taking this medication for stomach nausea and I see that its used for bed wetting, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders... anyone else taking this for other reasons???

severe diarrhea