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What Are The Repercussions Of Not Taking Doxepin For Insomnia?

What are the withdrawal signs of not taking doxepin after taking it for almost 2yrs but regularly for the past 6 months for insomnia with ambiem. I am out of both and experiencing fatigue with dizziness. Its only been a few days without. And I feel terrible. I wouldn t even trust myself to dry I am so dizzy and cant focus.
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Hi,

Ambien is pretty common to cause withdrawal. Serious withdrawal with seizures is possible but quite uncommon. Doxepin might cause renewed depression if stopped and not sleeping often causes problems.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Are The Repercussions Of Not Taking Doxepin For Insomnia?

Hi, Ambien is pretty common to cause withdrawal. Serious withdrawal with seizures is possible but quite uncommon. Doxepin might cause renewed depression if stopped and not sleeping often causes problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist