Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Silenor Tablet
Silenor Tablet
| Generic name | doxepin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | tricyclic antidepressant (used as a hypnotic/sleep medicine) |
| Forms | Tablet (3 mg), Tablet (6 mg) |
Silenor is a prescription sleep medicine (hypnotic) made from a low dose of doxepin, which at higher doses is used as an antidepressant. It is used to treat insomnia in adults who have trouble staying asleep.
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