[Sa...] Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Hi, I'm currently hit by insomnia right now. Zopiclone not having much effect anymore. Tried trazodone, didn't do much and my doctor recommended Doxepin (3 to 6 mg). Ashton also recommends this med for insomnia along with elavil. Anyone ever tried Doxepin / Silenor and what dose did you take? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sh...] Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I took elavil and doxepin. Elavil I had every single side effect and it did some damage to my eye (dr confirmed) then I was switched to doxepin, I was on 25-50 and it never helped with sleep. I was also on zopiclone. Honestly I’d get off zop ASAP now u have hit tolerance. That stuff causes more damage the longer u take it. Can you try unisom? If I was to suggest any ad it would be mertazapine but before u do maybe pop over to Remeron/mertazapine board. Sometimes people have just as hard a time getting off that. I’m so sorry but u will have to get used to not sleeping well. It’s the nature of the beast xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[He...] Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I have never tried doxepin or elavil but I have tried a bunch of other meds that don't work for me. I agree with Shayna that insomnia (for some people) is just part of withdrawal. Mine is getting better slowly but I just have to hang in there and wait for it to get better. Wishing you the best of luck with your sleep. HM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Si...] Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 am also interested to learn more about Doxepin experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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