Adapin Medication for PTSD
Generic Name
Doxepin
Brand Name
Adapin
Tricyclic
Anti-depressant
Target Symptoms
Depression, anxiety, chronic skin disorder, itching, panic, peptic ulcer, postprandial hypoglycemia, PTSD, sleep disorder, to stop the cravings of smoking, swelling, to decrease nightly urination.
Contraindications
Glaucoma, urinary retention, possibility of cross sensitivity with other dibenzoxepines.
Possible Side Effects of Adapin
Appetite loss; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excess sweating; headache; heartburn; increased appetite; indigestion; nausea; unpleasant taste; urinary retention; vomiting; weakness; weight gain, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal movements; aggressive or bizarre behavior; agitation; anxiety; blurred vision or other vision changes; chest pain; constipation; difficulty speaking and swallowing; disorientation; eye pain; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hair loss; hallucinations; hostility; irritability; loss of balance; mood swings; nervousness or restlessness; panic attacks; ringing in the ears; seizures; shakiness; sore throat or fever; trouble sleeping; twitching of the face or tongue; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellowing of skin or eyes.