Posted by Tony P on August 29, 2001, at 23:50:42
In reply to Re: Self med w/ Remeron Prozac Neronton Lithium, posted by Storm on August 29, 2001, at 21:34:43
I tried Remeron fairly recently. Most people, to judge from the posts here, have had good experience with it, and there may be no bad interactions with the meds you're BUT it's a very powerful and fast-acting drug. I found it completely intolerable and was in a very bad state for several days.
I would not want you to risk going through what I went through unless you have some good support available - both emotional and medical. It's tempting, I know, when you're feeling awful - you think anything would feel better than how you're feeling now. Not necessarily true.
Is there any sort of Need/Crisis line in your area? Not just to talk things out, but they are often also a primary source of info on where you can get low- or no-cost assistance.
Tony P
> nope, there is no student health service here; Im in the great state of mississippi lol. and no drs here are covered by insurance. so now I have to relay info through mom to dr at home (since it seems impossible for him to get ahold of me here; roommates tying up the phone line, etc.)
> and I have never tried remeron, probably a year ago my dr gave me a choice between remeron & celexa, I tried celexa & so I still have the two weeks of remeron left. and the date is still good too. I left a message for the dr to call mom & let her know. thanks for the suggestions.
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... Jane > >
> > My own concern is that you are on an awfully long list of drugs to be considering self medication and probably shouldn't do it.
> >
> > Using old drugs can also mean that they are weaker than they should be. Read Cam W's explanation of this above this thread at
> > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010828/msgs/76849.html
> > and decide if this applies to you.
> >
> > I'm also curious about why you discontinued Remeron in the first place and why you think it will work for you now.
> >
> > Please push hard to find a doctor who will see you right away.
> >
> > Jane
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