Posted by yxibow on December 15, 2006, at 19:50:07
In reply to Is there anyone who LIKES Remeron?, posted by yesac on December 15, 2006, at 18:47:22
> I haven't seen too many positive things about Remeron on here. I'm considering it as my next AD trial and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has liked the drug?
Yes and no is my experience -- sedation, especially at the onset of usage -- generally a more night taking medication. It is actually a very good antidepressant for medication-resistant patients; its a tetracyclic with alpha adrenergic properties and a modest 5HT blockade, such as in atypical antipsychotics. I believe I received such a response from the 5HT although my doctor may debate the strength of that blockade.
Other interesting things that may happen are hypnagogic and hypnapompic hallucinations upon waking up which are harmless and make for quite fascinating vivid dreams near wakeup time.
Unfortunately it is a heavy weight gainer drug for a number but not all patients. Sometimes more so for those who were initially on the slender side.
If you give it a trial, be wary of extra hunger and watch what goes into your body in a given day compared to before -- you may have to cut your calorie intake a considerable amount even though the urge is very present. Also accompany it with some excercise like walking or a jog or if you use a gym.-- Jay
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