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Posted by marcus1968 on November 26, 2013, at 8:05:06
Hello I have been taking low dose(3.75 mg) remeron for wonderful sleep for 4 months now...
I have decided that the daytime sedation and the lethargy are just not bearable. I quit it 2 days ago and now I AM ITCHING REALLY BAD... could such a low dose of remeron discontinuation be causing me this much distress?? any experience out there? thanx
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 26, 2013, at 8:27:02
In reply to remeron withdrawl/itching, posted by marcus1968 on November 26, 2013, at 8:05:06
> Hello I have been taking low dose(3.75 mg) remeron for wonderful sleep for 4 months now...
> I have decided that the daytime sedation and the lethargy are just not bearable. I quit it 2 days ago and now I AM ITCHING REALLY BAD... could such a low dose of remeron discontinuation be causing me this much distress?? any experience out there? thanxMirtazapine (Remeron) is a very strong antihistamine. Do you suffer from any allergies?
I suggest taking cetirizine (Zyrtek or a generic), 10mg once a day. You could also consider short-term use of a sedating antihistamine in the evening, if appropriate. You should go and speak to a pharmacist for advice. Some newer antihistamines are available on prescription only, but they are likely to be a lot more expensive than OTC cetirizine without being any better, so I wouldn't personally rush to the doctor straight away unless a major rash has developed or some other unexpected symptoms.
Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2013, at 9:08:17
In reply to Re: remeron withdrawl/itching, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 26, 2013, at 8:27:02
Personally never heard of itching from going off a med. But we are all different. I'd call the doc that prescribed the remeron and let him/her know what's going on as if in the USA we have Thanksgiving so no docs other than emergency calls. You can ask a pharmacist but most likely will say to call doc as not allowed to prescribe only suggest something over the counter. Is the itching all over your body or localized? Phillipa
Posted by Hugh on November 26, 2013, at 10:40:13
In reply to remeron withdrawl/itching, posted by marcus1968 on November 26, 2013, at 8:05:06
When I quit Remeron, I tapered it over a few weeks. I don't remember any withdrawal symptoms. If your itching doesn't go away soon, you might want to go back on Remeron and taper it this time instead of quitting cold turkey.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 28, 2013, at 13:16:55
In reply to Re: remeron withdrawl/itching, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2013, at 9:08:17
Hi P,
>You can ask a pharmacist but most likely will say to call doc as not allowed to prescribe only suggest something over the counter.
Many of the potentially appropriate treatment options are available over the counter :)
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on December 5, 2013, at 21:24:02
In reply to remeron withdrawl/itching, posted by marcus1968 on November 26, 2013, at 8:05:06
Remeron is an antihistamine, withdrawl could cause histamine related itching, try taking a Zyrtec tablet every day for a week or two, then half a tablet every day for a week
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