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Old 08-26-2016, 12:08 PM
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Doxepin is the generic name for your drug. It is available as the lowest dose in 10mg capsules, from several manufacturers.

I suggest you find out if it is eligible at your insurance. In the old days it was very inexpensive, but who knows if that is still true today with the greedy Big Pharma gouging everyone lately.

I used this drug in 20mg doses at night for sciatica when I used to work midnights. It was very effective for me. I haven't used it since then . In the very low dose range it is not strong as an antidepressant. It is in the tricyclic family, and often used for nerve pain. In cream form it is used for severe itching, but cost often limits that use too.

It is thought that doxepin has fewer side effects than other tricyclics... like blurred vision and dry mouth.
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