There are described analgesic dibenz[b,f]oxepins having the general formula ##STR1## wherein n is an odd integer 1-7 inclusive; R is --CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 or --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.2 where R.sub.1 is H, C.sub.1-5 lower alkyl, aralkyl, ##STR2## R.sub.3 being C.sub.1-5 lower alkyl; X and Y are each independently hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-5 lower alkoxy, C.sub.1-5 lower alkyl, C.sub.1-5 lower alkylthio, or hydroxy; and the dotted line may be a bond or nothing.