Amoxapine (Cont.)

When and How to Take Amoxapine

Some considerations for when and how to take amoxapine include:
 
  • Amoxapine comes in tablet form. It is generally taken by mouth, usually one to three times daily.
     
  • If you take amoxapine just once a day, it is usually best to take it at bedtime (to avoid drowsiness).
     
  • It does not matter if you take the medication with or without food. If amoxapine upsets your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Amoxapine should be taken at the same time(s) each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • For the antidepressant to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Amoxapine will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Amoxapine Dosage

The dose of amoxapine that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may currently be taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your amoxapine dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Amoxapine Dosing for more information about dosing for amoxapine.)
 

Amoxapine Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with amoxapine. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When amoxapine side effects do occur, they are often minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by your healthcare provider. Serious side effects of amoxapine are less common.
 
Common side effects of amoxapine include:
 
(Click Side Effects of Amoxapine to learn about specific amoxapine side effects, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by clicking on the following links:
 
(Amoxapine Continued: Page 3)

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;