Doxepin is a type of medication called a tricyclic antidepressant. The drug is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety. Doxepin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Doxepin

• Adapin
• Co-Dax
• Novoxapin
• Sinequan
• Triadapin

This list may not be all inclusive.

• Airways and lungs
  • Breathing slowed and labored
• Bladder and kidneys
  • Urinary hesitancy
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Blurred vision
  • Ringing in the ears
• Heart and blood
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Low blood pressure
  • Shock
• Mouth, stomach, and intestinal tract
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Unpleasant taste
  • Vomiting
• Nervous system
  • Agitation
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Incoordination
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures
  • Stupor (a lack of alertness)
• Skin
  • Skin that is unusually sensitive to sunlight (photosensitive)