Posted by MoBe on November 15, 2002, at 21:03:40
In reply to Re: Question Re: Remeron/Trimipramine » jay, posted by fachad on May 10, 2002, at 8:21:04
> I recently tried benzos, specifically temazepam and lorazepam, for the first time, for sleep. I did not like the feeling they gave me. It was a dysphoric, dull, lethargic feeling.
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> On the other hand, I really do enjoy the feeling from sedating TCAs. Doxepin and trimipramine both give me a very nice, warm, quieted feeling that still feels sharp and pleasant compared to the dull benzo feeling. Same for Remeron.
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> I also sleep better on TCAs than beznos. The only reason I still take benzos for sleep is that they do not make me gain weight like the TCAs.
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> I have taken Effexor, and as far as how Trimipramine and Remeron compare to Effexor, I don’t really know because I was taking Effexor at full dosages for depression, and I take Remeron or Trimip at very low dosages for sleep.
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> > Hi:
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> > I was just wondering, did you find the help of a benzo with Trimipramine and/or Remeron helpful? Have you ever taken Effexor, and how do Trimip and Remeron compare? Do you get that nice relaxed 'benzo' feeling with the Trimip or Remeron? Thanx..
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> I've been taking remeron 15 mg and wellbutrin 150mg on and off (but mostly on) for quite some time now. I've never slept better than when I've taken remeron. Unfortunately, like everyone else I find the weight gain and constipation a problem. I'm determined to solve the problems in order to save the good sleep remeron gives me. Anyone out there count calories, in order to determine if remeron makes you actually gain weight when you take in, let's say, only 1500 calories? Or is it only because people have carb cravings and they do indeed overeat? And the constipation - yikes!! I've been solving it with prunes, but too many of those, not only are high in calories; but also leave a water logged, bloated feeling. I'm hesitant to routinely use senna as I have read that stimulant laxatives will eventually cause your intestine not to work without it. Any ideas appreciated!!
Thanks
MoBe
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