Posted by brazilnut on July 25, 2008, at 13:52:47
In reply to Re: mirtazapine/remeron updates?, posted by brazilnut on July 25, 2008, at 3:30:16
> > One more story of unsuccessful cold turkeying.
> > I was taking 7.5mg of Remoron, I mean, Remeron for only two months and tried to go cold turkey. Big mistake! I had terrible insomnia and felt depressed the next day. These antidepressants are just too powerful. We have to take it easy on our brains and wean slowly off these meds. I'll just take 3.25mg until I feel stable and then stop for good.
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> > LeoWhat I suggested is a guarantee to be on the safe side, but most probably youll have no big problem. I have met people who had bad withdrawal after 6 week Remeron, however.
I agree with you on the effectiveness of psychotherapy for social phobia. The book Prozac Backlash, by Dr. Joseph Glenmullen presents irrefutable scientific data on the subject. See http://www.prozacbacklash.com/.
Im glad youre better today!
Roberto
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> Leo,
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> Maybe cutting half is still too much. The recommended rate is about 10% each 10 days, 5% after arriving at 50% down.
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> Good luck!
> Roberto
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