Posted by NegCreep on July 23, 2008, at 18:12:40
In reply to Re: beginning to hate remeron, posted by Leo Brazil on July 23, 2008, at 12:26:39
I tried Remoron as an alternative to SSRIs when i developed intolerable gastritis from long term use. At first it worked well to treat my anxiety disorder and low mood and put me out like a light every night without fail. I was assured that any side effects like sedation and weight gain would level out after time.
It became apparent after a few months of heavy sedation throughout the day, food cravings and really smelly f*rts (they didnt warn me about that one) that this drug was definetly not for me. I did try to lower the dosage but I then found thatmy anxiety returned very quickly.
I would not recommend this drug to anyone except those who have not responded/tolerated to any other class of antidepressant (SSRI, tricyclics, SNRIs etc) and who have a condition severe enough to warrent use of medication. If your in a pit of dispair and nothing else works then this could be the drug for you. If not, try something else, or stick with what works for you.
Thats was my experience, hope its been helpful.
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