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Alprazolam + Doxepin

Severity: Moderate

Alprazolam and Doxepin: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Combining alprazolam with doxepin, a sedating tricyclic antidepressant, can intensify drowsiness, psychomotor impairment and anticholinergic-related confusion, particularly in older adults.

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Drug class

Alprazolam
Central Nervous System
Doxepin
Dermatology

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