Compare maprotiline vs. Silenor

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Stabilizes your mood.

While Ludiomil (maprotiline) is part of the first choice of medicines to treat depression, it can cause drowsiness and dehydration.

Helps you relax, and sleep.

Doxepin is a non-addictive way to help people stay asleep, but it comes with a list of side effects.

Upsides

Ludiomil (maprotiline) is available in generic.
Ludiomil (maprotiline) doesn't cause sleep problems, unlike other medicines used to treat depression.

In a clinical trial Doxepin was able to significantly improve sleep quality.
Doxepin helps improve your appetite, energy level, and sense of well-being, which increases your interests.
Once your body gets used to Doxepin, most of the side effects go away.
Doxepin comes in a generic form, so it is pretty cheap.
Doxepin is not addictive.

Downsides

Ludiomil (maprotiline) can make you very drowsy compared to other similar medicines.
Ludiomil (maprotiline) can cause weight gain, fainting, and make you feel dehydrated.
Stopping Ludiomil (maprotiline) suddenly without telling your doctor can be dangerous.
You might not notice changes in your mood until you've taken Ludiomil (maprotiline) for several weeks.

Some people taking Doxepin walk, drive, eat, and have sex while sleeping. Be sure to tell your doctor if this happens to you.
Doxepin can increase your appetite, leading to weight gain.
Taking Doxepin can make emptying your bladder difficult.
Some people have suicidal thoughts when taking Doxepin.
Doxepin can interact with many different medications, vitamins, and alternative treatments.

Used for

Alcoholism - Anxiety - Depression Anxiety - Depression Anxiety - Depression - Psychoneurotic personality disorder Insomnia Pruritus (Moderate)
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