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.