Who Should Not Take Doxepin?
You should not take
doxepin if you:
- Are allergic to doxepin hydrochloride, Sinequan, or any inactive component used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
- Have glaucoma (a condition of the eye).
- Have trouble passing urine (known medically as urinary retention).
- Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:
Doxepin Warnings and Precautions: Summary
There are a number of situations where doxepin should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medicine. However, it is possible that not all the precautions or warnings for doxepin were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific doxepin warnings and precautions that may apply to you.