Posted by Oppycat on December 16, 2006, at 15:42:11
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?
Having taken Remeron for about 6 months, I found it very effective in treating my depression. Stupidly, I abandoned it because it intensified my vices. The weight gain is a problem for most of us, because your hunger is ravenous. It takes either extreme willpower or a very vigorous exercise program to control ones weight at normal doses. The sedation is also overwhelming, at least for me at normal doses (45mg). I found these side effects very similar to amitryptlene, which I took for several years in the late 1970s. However, I didn't notice the dry mouth, constipation, or sweating that I experienced on the Tricyclics.
However, I didn't have much with either the appetite or the sedation at 15mg, despite its reputation. Unfortunately, 15mg didn't quite cut it for my depression. Why I didn't try taking 30mg for a while is a mystery to me.
Having said that, I'm going to try Remeron again as soon as I finish washing out from Parnate. Why we change antidepressants because of troublesome side effects when it's effectively treating our depression is beyond me, but I'm as guilty as anyone. In retrospect, I can see all the positive attributes of Remeron. Although it was extremely difficult to wake up completely on the drug, sleep was calm and it eliminates the need to take another drug for sleep. It also works quickly on my depression, showing benefits after several days. Finally, my sex drive was powerful, a real benefit after being on antidepressants for 30 years. A real benefit at age 58. So it's definitely worth another shot.
Sorry for the long, rambling reply. Sometimes it even helps when I put my experiences in writing so I can see the error of my ways. Good luck.
Michael
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