Posted by papillon2 on April 20, 2012, at 10:02:53
In reply to Re: Need help with sleep -- thinking Remeron... » stewie, posted by tensor on April 20, 2012, at 5:51:49
I found that weight gain was not dose dependent, but the insatiable hunger / constant feeling of starvation was worse on higher doses (60mg vs. 45mg, but for insomnia only you'd be looking at < 30mg). So if you are the type to give into such feelings then the degree of weight gain might be dose dependent for you. Either way weight gain is likely.
Have you tried prescription (compounded) melatonin? If not I encourage you to try if before Remeron. There is evidence of its efficacy up to 10mg doses. I have not experienced any side effects and the sleep feels very natural. Melatonin has worked far better for me than doses of anti-psychotics which would knock out a small horse.
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forget your perfect offering
there is a crack in everything
that's how the light gets in
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