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Posted 9/15/2015 10:20 PM (GMT -5)
Hey,

I'm unsure where to turn to get any information about how to lower my Doxepin dose. What is the best way to lower my dose? Does liquid dosing help better than capsule?

Backstory: Four years ago, I became depressed, with bad insomnia, after a traumatic event. I was put on Cipralex (10 mg) and Doxepin (30 mg). I was on Cipralex until last year (got off it myself). But last year I had a bad experience with an employer, and that sparked my increase of Doxepin (now at 70 mg). I had some problems sleeping (not depressed, which my doctor agreed with me; he just said I was very stressed), but not to the extreme like before.

I feel like I am more calm and level headed than I have been since last year. I'm still in school, but it isn't as stressful as it has been. I would like to slowly lower my dose. Can you please give me any pointers?

Thank you for your help!

Sib
Posted 9/16/2015 3:46 AM (GMT -5)
Hi there,

I am not familiar with Doxepin. What does the doctor recommend? I hope that the doc is helping you with this. I would go by what they say.

Welcome to the forum. I hope that things get better. I am glad you are feeling more calm.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/16/2015 7:57 AM (GMT -5)
Sibby,

welcome to the forum.

The best resource is your prescribing doctor.

Peace
Trina
Posted 9/16/2015 6:55 PM (GMT -5)
Hello Bnot and Getting by!

Well, he said that when I feel ready, I should lower the current dose by 10%, which is a pill every couple of weeks. He said the same thing with Cipralex. But with Cipralex, I had to go by 5% (certainly not cold turkey either, like he suggested the first time I went off it).

My doctor didn't believe (still thinks so) I wasn't having any depression symptoms. I was great after stopping Cipralex––no symptoms or withdrawals. He just told me to raise my dose to help with sleep because of the amount I had last year. It helped, but I don't want to use antidepressants for stress. My stress levels aren't bad.

I've always been sensitive with doses, so, like I said, I'm not sure. I don't know anyone who's been Doxepin either. Would liquid be a good way to go?

Thank you :)
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