Sleep · FAQ
How should I store medication prescribed through the Insomnia program?
Short answer
Store Insomnia program medication exactly as the pharmacy label directs. Doxepin is generally kept at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture. Keep it in its labeled container, out of reach of children and pets. Ask the dispensing pharmacy about storage, expiration, or any damaged delivery.
The pharmacy label is your main guide for storing medication from the Insomnia program. Doxepin is generally stored at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture. Avoid keeping it in a bathroom or a hot car. Keep the container tightly closed, and follow any extra directions that come with your prescription.
Store medicine in a secure place that children, pets, and other people cannot reach. Keep it in its original labeled container so the dose, directions, and expiration information remain easy to find. Do not share it with anyone, even if they have similar sleep symptoms. Their health history and treatment needs may differ from yours.
If your medicine is compounded, follow the pharmacy’s specific storage instructions and beyond-use date. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved. Ask the pharmacy before using medicine that arrives damaged or appears changed. For unused or expired medicine, ask about a drug take-back program.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
General information, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
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