Posted by JackD on December 8, 2000, at 18:54:36
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin augmentation - suggestions?-Jack, posted by Lisabet on December 8, 2000, at 18:09:13
> What is the composition of Remeron?
What do you mean by this? Here's some basic info on Remeron. Remeron is a tetracyclic. It's a new class of medicine I believe is a build on the older tricyclics. It's strong point, like I said, is its great side-effect profile (besides drowsiness) and quick onset of Antidepressant action. It is an antagonist of 5-HT2 and 5HT-3 (Seratonin receptors), Hi (Histamine receptor; this is why it makes you drowsy), and A1 (Alpha-adrenergic; increase Norepinephrine function).
I don't know how specific you want me to get, but if you want to know more go to WWW.RXLIST.COM .
>How long will Remeron cause drowsiness approx.?
>What are other side effects? What about weight gain history?
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> I wouldn't mind taking it before bed: any funky >dreams? Would I be able to wake up for a 2 1/2 >year old in the night? Although, a good night's >rest sounds great!
Some of these questions I really can't answer for you. You may just have to experiment to find out.From posts I've read in the past, some individuals only experience the drowsiness for a month or two. I only took it for a few weeks, and by the last week I was already much less drowsy.
You really have to see how drowsy it makes YOU. At first I don't think you will likely wake up very easily. It's like drinking a bottle of nyquil.
I haven't had any particularly weird dreams on it, but many people report strange dreams (nightmares, vivid dreams) on Remeron as well as other antidepressants.
I think there is a definite weight gain potential on this med; it may make you more sluggish.
P.S. Interestingly enough, many people have reported LESS drowsiness at higher doses than at lower ones.
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