Posted by SandyWeb on January 14, 2004, at 8:24:23
In reply to Re: REMERON and Rash SANDY, posted by crazychickuk on January 14, 2004, at 8:04:27
Hi Donna,
Interesting that we both have a scaly "rash". I've been looking everywhere for information relating to Remeron and rash/acne/dermatitis/hives....and I can't find anything. I would think, because of the anti-histamine effects of Remeron, that hives/rash wouldn't even be a symptom.
I was up to 60mg, but I am working my way back down to see if the "rash" clears up. My face is a little puffy, too. The area under my eyes is puffed up enough that I can see it.
Last night I took 45mg, but I would prefer not to drop below that amount. When I first went from 30mg to 45mg, I felt soooo much better. I know it must be the norepinephrine effect, so I don't want to lose out on that by dropping back down to 30mg.
The only other thing I can think of is that the Remeron is interacting negatively with the Celexa I take in the morning. I was taking 40mg Celexa in the morning and another 40mg of Celexa at supper. Now I'm down to 20mg in the morning and 20mg at supper. But the "rash" is still here. Ugh!
I really, really, really don't want to give up the Remeron. I think Effexor is somewhat like Remeron, but it has a nasty withdrawal syndrome.
Have you tried moisturizers on your tummy and breasts? You should be particularly careful with scratching your breasts in case of infection. I had a nasty skin rash after I gave birth the first time, and the doctor was concerned that it didn't affect my breasts.
Hope you are feeling better!
Sandy
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