Drug details

Silenor (doxepin tablets)

type of Antidepressants, TCAs

Silenor (doxepin) is a tricyclic antidepressant drug used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). Silenor is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • shortness of breath,
  • chest pain,
  • lightheadedness,
  • diarrhea,
  • pale skin,
  • hives, 
  • difficulty breathing, 
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
  • confusion, 
  • skin redness,
  • trouble breathing, and
  • hallucinations, 
  • depressed mood,
  • unusual tiredness, 
  • eye pain or redness, 
  • trouble swallowing,
  • flu-like symptoms,
  • cold hands and feet, 
  • seizure, 
  • pain or burning when you urinate
  • red or swollen gums,
  • uncontrolled muscle movements, 
  • sleep walking, 
  • unusual thoughts or behavior, 
  • thoughts about hurting yourself, 
  • blisters or ulcers in your mouth, 
  • skin sores or white patches, 
The following drugs are related to Silenor, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)
  • Cylert (pemoline)
  • Dayvigo (lemborexant tablets)
  • Depakote (depakote divalproex sodium tablets)
  • Lunesta (eszopiclone)
  • Halcion (triazolam)
  • Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
  • Ritalin (methylphenidate hcl)
  • Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
  • Provigil (modafinil)
  • Rozerem (ramelteon)
  • Sonata (zaleplon)