Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tricyclic antidepressant drug: Doxepin is a medication belonging to the class of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). It is primarily used to treat symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed doxepin for her major depressive disorder.
  • Common side effects of doxepin include drowsiness and dry mouth.

Advanced Usage

• "at low doses": Doxepin is sometimes prescribed at very low doses specifically for treating chronic insomnia or certain skin conditions like chronic urticaria (hives).
  • At low doses, doxepin is used as a sleep aid due to its sedative properties.

Variants and Related Words

• Doxepin hydrochloride (n): The salt form of the drug, which is the formulation typically used in medication.
  • The prescription is for doxepin hydrochloride 10 mg capsules.

Synonyms

• Tricyclic antidepressant: The class of drugs to which doxepin belongs.
• Antidepressant: A general term for medications used to treat depression.

Related Phrases

• "on doxepin": A phrase indicating someone is taking this medication as part of their treatment.
  • She has been on doxepin for six months and reports an improvement in her mood.

Noun

1. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)