Posted by Jill on July 20, 2002, at 0:08:28
In reply to Re: Remeron and weight gain » BarbaraCat, posted by LyndaK on July 19, 2002, at 15:11:41
p.s. This is important about weight gain/Remeron! (You may already know???).
My doctor explained that there is less weight gain at higher dosages (30mg+). I take 45 mg/night. He moved me up very quickly to that dose when I started the medication (can't remember exactly...within a few weeks, I think...) to that level.
I believe he told me he did that to avoid excessive weight gain and sleepiness (I cry frequently [not enough AD effect for me] and am totally wiped out at only 30mg...my sister had the same experience on Remeron).
I do every few months [with doctor ok] take slightly less than 45 mg/night for a couple nights to help me sleep better (and then bump my dose back up to 45 mg). It seems to increase histamine enough to help counter the noradenelin that seems to build up over time. It's a great way (for me) to keep the sleep thing in check without sleeping pills.
Of course PLEASE check with your pdoc about meds/dosing for you.
Hope this is helpful.
Jill :)
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