Posted by kregpark@yahoo.com on October 20, 2001, at 16:14:55
In reply to Re: Remeron : For Panic/Anxiety Depression?, posted by Edward on October 18, 2001, at 18:56:25
I had a similar experience with Remeron and dropped it.
Remeron (in long term use) is mainly a serotonin antagonist.
It is also a strong norepinephrine agonist.
This means (if antihistamine effects do not counteract) that Remeron is activating and ererginzing and helpful for major depression in some cases.
Is can reduce sensitivity to rejection and fear.
Unfortunately, for the anxiety disorders serotonin decrease tends to cause agitation or frank anger and hostitily (happened with me).This is fairly predictable with a strong NE med.
I think there are much better options for the anxiety sprectrum disorders, though of course all cases differ and some may do well with remeron.
Remeron is uncommonly used at this time. I don't think it ever will be unless modified as pointed out in the following post.kregpark@yahoo.com
http://www.socialfear.com/> I was on mirtazapine for 6 months. It was very effective for anxiety. I stopped panicking and having breathing difficulties completely. The sedation was pleasant when I was trying to sleep, but irritating if I needed to go out in the evening. My appetite was increased for a few days (one night I ate so much I vomited), but returned to normal. Strangely, I put on 2 stone without eating excessively over the next couple of months. The drug did not help with depression, but I suspect that I am not suffering from clinical depression anyway. It did flatten my emotions considerably, which must be welcome for some, but not me. I would like to feel more emotional, not less.
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> Ed
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