Sleep · FAQ
What side effects should I watch for with the Insomnia program?
Short answer
If the Insomnia program includes doxepin, possible side effects include sleepiness, nausea, and dizziness. You may feel less alert the next day. CBT-I sleep schedule changes may also cause temporary tiredness. Contact your physician about bothersome symptoms. Seek urgent help for breathing trouble, severe allergic symptoms, or dangerous sleep behaviors.
Low-dose doxepin can cause sleepiness, nausea, or dizziness. Some people feel less alert the next morning. Do not drive or use machinery if you feel impaired. Tell your physician if side effects bother you, last, or interfere with daily tasks. Do not change the dose yourself to manage a side effect.
Rare but serious concerns include allergic reactions and activities done while not fully awake, such as sleepwalking or sleep-driving. Stop taking the medicine and contact your physician right away if unusual sleep behavior occurs. Call 911 for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or another immediate danger. Report new or worsening mood symptoms promptly. Anyone in crisis can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
CBT-I may involve changes to your sleep schedule that cause temporary daytime tiredness. Tell your physician if that makes driving, caregiving, or work unsafe. Share any history of bipolar disorder, seizures, or severe daytime sleepiness before starting sleep schedule changes.
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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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