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Posted by tepiaca on January 3, 2006, at 23:06:14
Any good thougths about remeron are well received
If you could tell me what did you take it for , which were the principle side effects and how well works for you IŽll really apreciate
that.TEP
Posted by Declan on January 4, 2006, at 1:43:29
In reply to Experiences on Remeron please, posted by tepiaca on January 3, 2006, at 23:06:14
Hi Tep
I have no good thoughts about Remeron, except it is good for sleep, and (they say) not bad for sex. I only took it once, 7.5mg hours before bed, and the next day was awful.
In a previous post someone on a lot of it (maybe 30mg/d) described the disconcerting effect of all the furniture upstairs being rearranged. You'd need to feel pretty bad, which maybe you do.
I can't remember how you found Tolvon. It might be a bit similar?
Declan
Posted by SandyWeb on January 4, 2006, at 8:57:18
In reply to Experiences on Remeron please, posted by tepiaca on January 3, 2006, at 23:06:14
Hi TEP,
I take 45 mg for anxiety.
Principle side effect is a lot of weight gain. No other side effects other than that major one.
How well it works: Excellent. It took about 8 weeks to kick in, though. It has stopped my "noisy head", and has disconnected me from the ability to commit suicide.
One problem: It tends to lose a lot of its punch during PMS time. I can become very unstable during that time.
I wish you all the best!
Sandra
Posted by Racer on January 4, 2006, at 13:57:16
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please, posted by SandyWeb on January 4, 2006, at 8:57:18
> Hi TEP,
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> I take 45 mg for anxiety.
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> Principle side effect is a lot of weight gain. No other side effects other than that major one.
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Have you and your doctor discussed ways to mitigate that? I'm wondering, since I'm still seeking, and wonder if Topomax might help with the weight gain? My brand new, still don't know what I think of her pdoc suggested trying an SSRI with Topomax to control the weight gain, and I'm wondering if Remeron might be better? (I haven't made good friends with any SSRI so far.)Thanks.
Posted by yxibow on January 4, 2006, at 15:19:01
In reply to Experiences on Remeron please, posted by tepiaca on January 3, 2006, at 23:06:14
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> Any good thougths about remeron are well received
> If you could tell me what did you take it for , which were the principle side effects and how well works for you IŽll really apreciate
> that.
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> TEPWell its generic now, so your drug costs are about half.
I took it for (and still have) a complex somatiform disorder which involves heightened visual senses. The 5HT2 blockade of Remeron to me anyway is similar to the profile of an atypical antipsychotic without the dopamine blockade.
It worked quite remarkably well for that although that wasn't the initial indication -- it was just fumbling around for another sleep medication and then noticing a curious effect that started to happen for me.
Unfortunately the thing that also worked remarkably well was weight gain, at any dose, and definately heavy somnolence. Some claim the higher the dose you go on Remeron the less the weight gain (and somnolence) because more of other actions of the drug kick in. This was not my experience nor was it particularly the experience unfortunately of my other doctors' patients.
I am still working (maybe a bit overworking) at the gym on the treadmill (who invented these infernal machines ? -- lol, no there are others I use too but that one packs the most punch :) to take off the (at least) 50lbs that I put on with Remeron. And that was a while back that I discontinued the medication -- but the Seroquel kept the weight continuing in place. But I've made good strides so to speak and have lost as much as 35lbs.
If you can keep your diet in check, and watch the munchies like crazy, padlock the refrigerator [humor], or whatever, then it is an excellent antidepressant with few other side effects other than the one I mentioned (well okay, 1 in a 1000 people can develop agranulocytosis if you read every single PDR note so if your doctor is especially careful he will probably order a WBC -- white blood count after you've taken it a few weeks or if you feel some unusual flu out of nowhere.) It is faster acting I think than the SSRIs.
If you're just taking it for sleep, I would consider other alternatives, though it does have some benefits in stage REM sleep that other drugs don't. In fact you may experience some odd sleep paralysis like sensations when you first start it. I did at least. I would be seeing the room but still being a sleep and then I'd hear a buzzing like a bee and brrrzzz-ap I would awaken. If you don't let those things bother you, you gradually exit the paralysis by calmly convincing yourself you're already awake. It is a little unusual of a sensation but definately common, regardless of taking medication or not. They gradually disappear
So, to recap back to sleep -- there are other choices which wouldn't put pounds on, such as the medicines intended solely for sleep like Ambien/Ambien CR and Lunesta, all which can be taken for extended periods.
Hope that helps
Posted by rfs on January 4, 2006, at 17:04:16
In reply to Experiences on Remeron please, posted by tepiaca on January 3, 2006, at 23:06:14
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> Any good thougths about remeron are well received
> If you could tell me what did you take it for , which were the principle side effects and how well works for you IŽll really apreciate
> that.
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> TEPHi Tep,
Why would you be taking it. I took it for about a year for sleep. It works great, I think most people gain weight on it. I went from 200 pounds to 265. Ive used a number of AD's and most have caused me to gain weight but nothing like Remeron. It also made me more relaxed during the day. Maybe some people can control there weight but I could not.I have found that Trazodone works well for sleep. Also, If you decide to take it do so on a weekend, For the first few days the effects lasted until about Noon.Ray
Posted by rfs on January 4, 2006, at 17:12:48
In reply to Experiences on Remeron please, posted by tepiaca on January 3, 2006, at 23:06:14
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> Any good thougths about remeron are well received
> If you could tell me what did you take it for , which were the principle side effects and how well works for you IŽll really apreciate
> that.
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> TEPTep,
I made amistake while posting . Go to experience on Remeron please 1/3/06
Ray
Posted by Phillipa on January 4, 2006, at 19:32:32
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please, posted by rfs on January 4, 2006, at 17:12:48
Tepi as I said above it didn't make me tired, sleep, or gain wt. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by RobertDavid on January 4, 2006, at 23:49:08
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please » tepiaca, posted by Declan on January 4, 2006, at 1:43:29
I took it one day 7.5mgs. I couldn't get out of bed. I hear at higher doses it's less sedating, but I wasn't going to give it one more day.
Posted by tepiaca on January 5, 2006, at 13:03:15
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please » rfs, posted by Phillipa on January 4, 2006, at 19:32:32
Thank you guys. It seems weigth gain is a problem
with remeron. Im also afraid of agranuloytosis.
I feel bad in this moment, I canŽt wrtite too much. I believe I have akaticia
Thank you again
TEP
Posted by SandyWeb on January 5, 2006, at 15:17:21
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please » SandyWeb, posted by Racer on January 4, 2006, at 13:57:16
Hi Racer,
I have actually considered mixing Topamax into my cocktail to see if it would help curb the darn Remeron-hunger. I've gained 50 lbs in 1 1/2 years. I had gestastional diabetes with my two kids (they were BIG babies!!!), and so I am more prone of getting diabetes as I get older. The weight is concerning to me.
The only problem is that I finally have a cocktail that keeps me fairly stable. I don't really want to start adding or subtracting to it. It was a HORRENDOUS journey to finally find the med combinations that work for me.
But I have been considering dropping my gabapentin and replacing it with the Topamax.
Yup, I understand about the SSRIs. I couldn't tolerate any of them either. And I think I've tried pretty much all of them. LOL!
Take care!
Sandy
Posted by yxibow on January 6, 2006, at 0:53:09
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please, posted by tepiaca on January 5, 2006, at 13:03:15
> Thank you guys. It seems weigth gain is a problem
> with remeron.Definately, if not watched properly.
>Im also afraid of agranuloytosis.
I only mentioned the agranulocytosis because the FDA required it to be mentioned. It is rare (less than 1 in 1000 people) with Remeron. Sorry to scare you, if you read every section of the PDR or a prescribing information one can probably think anything can happen and being the placebo effect is real, well.. My doctor only did that because I am also the type who reads the PDR and prescribing information with fervor. It isn't necessary to have a blood draw but it also isn't terribly invasive if you wish to.
> I feel bad in this moment, I canŽt wrtite too much. I believe I have akaticia
> Thank you again
> TEPI'm sorry you have akathisia.. some benadryl should help if your doctor hasn't prescribed something better to take such as Akineton or Cogentin or the like.
Posted by tepiaca on January 7, 2006, at 13:06:46
In reply to Re: Experiences on Remeron please » tepiaca, posted by yxibow on January 6, 2006, at 0:53:09
> I only mentioned the agranulocytosis because the FDA required it to be mentioned. It is rare (less than 1 in 1000 people) with Remeron. Sorry to scare you,Dont worry , I like to know everything, that was
very useful =)My doctor only did that because I am also the type who reads the PDR and prescribing information with fervor.
Me too !> I'm sorry you have akathisia.. some benadryl should help if your doctor hasn't prescribed something better to take such as Akineton or Cogentin or the like.
>Im off the responsible of Akaticia. I took
Remeron last nigth 15mg. It tastes good on the tongue , not like Xanath =)
lets see what can do this baby for meThank you yxibow !
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