Doxepin (Adapin) is classified as a TCA or tricyclic antidepressant. Medications in this class are used to treat depression and anxiety.

Take Doxepin (Adapin) capsules by mouth, swallow the capsules whole with a drink of water.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of Doxepin (Adapin) in children.

Consult your doctor about the possible side effects of using Doxepin (Adapin) for your condition.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to doxepin, or if you have glaucoma or problems with urination. Do not use doxepin if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.

In case of overdose, you need to call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim is unconscious or not breathing, you need to call local emergency services at 911.

Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to Doxepin (Adapin).

You should be completely aware of the effects this medicine can cause you. If you are taking Doxepin (Adapin), you may feel drowsy.

If you take alcoholic beverages, consult your doctor about their safe intake when you are taking Doxepin (Adapin). In addition, Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug. So, consult your doctor in this regard.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Doxepin (Adapin) affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Doxepin (Adapin) is used to treat symptoms of depression and/or anxiety associated with alcoholism, psychiatric conditions, or manic-depressive conditions.

Doxepin (Adapin) may also be used for purposes, consult your pharmacist for more infromation.

Doxepin (Adapin) should be stored in the container it came in.

Doxepin (Adapin) should be stored at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

You have to take following precautions before taking Doxepin (Adapin)and while you are taking this drug. Inform your doctor in advance



1. If you have or ever had history of disease like glaucoma, diabetes, seizures or liver, kidney, heart disorders or you are suffering from an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating or an overactive thyroid gland.

2. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding

If you become pregnant while taking Doxepin (Adapin), inform your doctor immediately.

3. Bipolar disorder (manic-depression)

4. Diabetes (Doxepin (Adapin) may raise or lower blood sugar)