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Anyone use Doxepin for itching?

Discussion in 'Drugs & Medications' started by Sharon7, Aug 24, 2015.

  1. Sharon7

    Sharon7 Moderator

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    Just wondering if anyone has experience with Doxepin? Ally has pretty severe allergies this time of year, she is starting to scratch and her skin is turning pink. Last year I didn't catch it in time before she got a bad skin infection. :cry: My vet just gave me Doxepin to try since hydroxyzine did nothing for her. She's supposed to avoid steroids if possible due to her pancreatitis.

    I hope it doesn't make her drowsy - but other side effects can be urinary retention, constipation, elevated BP. I assume these are rare!! :uhoh: Anyone have their Sheltie on this med?
     
  2. Caro

    Caro Moderator

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    Never heard of doxepin for skin condition, I had a cat that was given it for anxiety, made her really dopey. Didn't know about it stopping itching, maybe the OCD licking? Hydrozine I can imagine as it ends in -zine which usually signifies antihistamine. OT but my neurologist mentioned trying Hydrozine for my migraines if the current -zine I'm trialling doesn't work. And I still have to top that up with Beconase because it isn't stopping the spring allergies. Have you tried Phenergan, only thing I've had success for allergies in the dogs.
     

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