Doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan) Forum - doxepin for skin itch

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject: doxepin for skin itch

my dermatologist prescribed doxepin for itchy skin due to eczema. Has anyone used doxepin for itch?

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

I have been taking doxepin on and off when needed for two years. I started taking it before bedtime because sometimes I get itchy legs and can't sleep, It works for me hopefully for you.

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

Yes, I too have been given this med for skin problems...hives...it seems to work. My only side effect is being tired.. ALOT...anyone else have that problem?

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

Has anyone had problem with a burning stinging sensation that is best desribed as itching but it's not an itch. Pruritus which is the medical term for chornic itching... I've tried prednisone 40 mg no help, famotidine 10 mg, no help, Laratadin 10 mg no help, atarc 50 mg, and last im now trying Doxepin 75 mg. Any suggestions?<BR><BR><SMALL>[ November 25, 2004, 05:11 AM: Message edited by: GILBERT ]</SMALL>

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

I found out two days ago that I have shingles (and have had it unknowingly for the last two weeks). The main problem was excessive itching. My doctor proscribed doxepin and it seems to be working really well. I only take it at night because of the tiredness side effect. My shingles was brought on probably due to stress so the extra sleep and relaxation have actually been welcome for me. During the day I take Zyrtec which seems to be also working well. GILBERT, my itching was sometimes also a stinging sensation. Shingles occurs in people who have had the chicken pox. Could this be the problem?