Doxepin and Levocetirizine interaction
Doxepin and Levocetirizine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Levocetirizine (Xyzal) label · effective 2025-07-22
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL.
Concurrent use of XYZAL with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants should be avoided because additional reductions in alertness and additional impairment of central nervous system performance may occur.
From the Doxepin (Silenor) label · effective 2026-04-21
Potential additive effects when used in combination with CNS depressants or sedating antihistamines.
When taken with SILENOR, the sedative effects of alcoholic beverages, sedating antihistamines, and other CNS depressants may be potentiated [s ee Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7.3 , 7.4) ].
Patients should be cautioned about potential additive effects of SILENOR used in combination with CNS depressants or sedating antihistamines [s ee Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7.4) ].
CNS Depressants and Sedating Antihistamines: Sedative effects may be increased with doxepin.
CNS Depressants and Sedating Antihistamines When taken with SILENOR, the sedative effects of sedating antihistamines and CNS depressants may be potentiated [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.4) ] .
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