Sleep · FAQ
What dose of doxepin is used in the Insomnia program?
Short answer
The Insomnia program may include low-dose doxepin, usually 3–6 mg, only if a licensed physician prescribes it. Your prescribing physician and pharmacy label determine your dose and schedule. Do not choose or change your dose yourself. The program also includes weekly cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, called CBT-I, lessons.
The Insomnia program pairs weekly CBT-I lessons with prescription medicine when needed. If doxepin is prescribed, the listed low-dose range is 3–6 mg. That range is not a personal dosing instruction. Follow the exact dose and schedule from your prescribing physician and pharmacy label. Do not take extra medicine after a poor night of sleep.
A licensed physician in your state reviews your sleep concerns, health history, and current medicines before deciding if treatment is appropriate. Age, liver health, other medicines, and certain health conditions may affect that decision. Tell the physician if you have glaucoma, trouble urinating, sleep apnea, or a history of unusual behavior during sleep.
Ask your physician or pharmacist about any label instruction you do not understand before taking a dose. Do not split, crush, or measure medicine in a different way unless they say it is safe. CBT-I lessons remain part of the program whether or not medication is prescribed.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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