switching from doxepin to trazodone

Question:

I’ve been taking doxepin for many years for sleep and recently had a psychiatrist mention I might want to talk to my Dr. about switching to trazodone since doxepin has given me a constant battle with my weight not to mention dry mouth, etc.  I’m wondering if anyone might know the best way to wean off of doxepin and start trazodone.  Can they be "overlapped" at all or must one be completely off one to start the other?  Also, is there any way of knowing what an equivalent dosage might be.  I take 150 to 200mg a night of doxepin. Thanks for any help.

Response:

Ask your doctor.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’ve been taking doxepin for many years for sleep and recently had a > psychiatrist mention I might want to talk to my Dr. about switching to > trazodone since doxepin has given me a constant battle with my weight > not to mention dry mouth, etc.  I’m wondering if anyone might know the > best way to wean off of doxepin and start trazodone.  Can they be > "overlapped" at all or must one be completely off one to start the > other?  Also, is there any way of knowing what an equivalent dosage > might be.  I take 150 to 200mg a night of doxepin. > Thanks for any help.

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