Summary
Commonly reported side effects of doxepin topical include: application site reaction and drowsiness. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to doxepin topical: topical cream.
Serious side effects of Doxepin topical
Along with its needed effects, doxepin topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking doxepin topical:
More common
- Burning, crawling, or tingling sensation of the skin
- swelling at the site of application
- worsening of eczema and itching
Rare
- Fever
Symptoms of overdose
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- blurring of vision
- convulsions (seizures)
- decreased awareness or responsiveness
- difficulty in breathing
- difficulty in passing urine
- dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness
- drowsiness
- enlarged pupils
- excessive dryness of mouth
- extremely high fever or body temperature
- extremely low body temperature
- fast heartbeat
- increased or excessive unconscious or jerking movements
- incurable constipation
- irregular heartbeat
- unconsciousness
- vomiting
- weak pulse
Other side effects of Doxepin topical
Some side effects of doxepin topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Burning and/or stinging at the site of application
- changes in taste
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dryness and tightness of skin
- dryness of mouth and/or lips
- emotional changes
- headache
- thirst
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
- Anxiety
- irritation, tingling, scaling, and cracking of skin
- nausea
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to doxepin topical: topical cream.
Local
Very common (10% or more): Burning/stinging (23%)
Common (1% to 10%): Other application site reaction
Frequency not reported: Irritation, tingling[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Drowsiness (up to 22%)
Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, taste perversion
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Headache
Frequency not reported: Lightheadedness, taste bitter, taste metallic[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Numbness of tongue, nausea
Frequency not reported: Dry lips, dry throat, thirst, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, eczema exacerbated
Frequency not reported: Localized rash, pruritus exacerbated
Postmarketing reports: Allergic contact dermatitis[Ref]
General
The most frequently reported adverse effects were drowsiness and burning/stinging at application site.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Frequency not reported: Urinary retention[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Type IV hypersensitivity reaction[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Blurred vision, dry eyes[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue/tiredness, edema
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fever
Frequency not reported: Vertigo[Ref]
Psychiatric
Common (1% to 10%): Mental emotional changes
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nervousness/anxiety[Ref]
