Posted by Tony P on June 21, 2007, at 16:41:14
In reply to Need Advice!! How to stop taking Remeron, posted by BRC on June 21, 2007, at 10:35:09
I'm on Remeron (30 mg/day) & Klonopin (2 mg/day), was also taking Lexapro up until a month or so ago. I have gained over 20 lb on Remeron (and I was already overweight) so I know where you're coming from.
My pdoc says the Remeron weight gain is from altered carbohydrate metabolism, so if you're already active (as you say) it might be worth checking out your diet before tossing the Remeron, if it's still working for you otherwise. The lastest thinking is it's not _how much_ carbohydrate you eat but how refined they are, try Googling "glycemic index", "G.I. Diet" or "Rick Gallop".
If you do decide to stop the Remeron, I haven't tried to stop permanently, but I've a) skipped a dose (24 hr) with no noticeable problem, and b) gone from 30 to 15 mg / day for a couple of weeks, also no problem. Complete cold turkey is always a bit iffy but my impression is Remeron is pretty forgiving this way. I'd suggest cutting back to 15 mg for 2-4 nights, then if no unpleasant symptoms stop.
Can your neurologist, pdoc or GP advise? Or, I find my pharmacist a great help with questions like this. He knows everything I'm taking, knows more about side-effects and interactions than most doctors ever could, and his advice is available 12 hours a day -- and free!
Tony
PS maybe this thread should be moved to Withdrawal &/or Health or Eating?
> Hi,
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> I haven't posted here in a while, So first of all I would like to say Hello to everyone.
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> Here is my question. I have been on Remeron for almost four years now. At first I gained just a little weight. But the Remeron gave me the best sleep in the world. That is what I mainly used it for.
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> But a few months ago my neurologist started me on Lyrica for neuropothy caused by a benign (thank God) tumor in my spine. With the Lyrica combined with the Remeron my weight has exploded. Even though I am very active. The weight has piled on.
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> I want to stop the Remeron b/c my sleep has improved. BUT CAN I STOP COLD TURKEY!!!!.
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> I also take Cymbalta, Luvox, and Klonopin. I thought that with these meds in my system that just stopping the Remeron would be ok.
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> BUT I NEED SOMEONE'S ADVICE.
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> Hope to here your response's.
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> BRC
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