Posted by Else on March 3, 2002, at 18:19:03
In reply to Re: Remeron and stimulant combination? » Else, posted by fachad on March 2, 2002, at 20:35:56
> What is the Klonopin for?
Anxiety and SP. It does not make me sleep however and if Temazepam doesn't work for you it's unlikely that clonazepam would because its a weaker hypnotic.
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> I'm taking Dexedrine and Prozac, and just started Temazepam for sleep problems, but the temazepam isn't working and I wonder if Klonopin would work?
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> I can't take Remeron or TCAs because of the weight gain.I haven't gained any weight on Remeron, partly because I don't tend to gain weight no matter what, but probably also because Ritalin is an effective appetite suppressant. Maybe the Dexedrine would prevent you from gaining weight?
I find that I get very strong carb cravings about an hour after I take my Remeron which I think is related to the anti-histamine effect of the drug (Benadryl does the same thing), but this effect is gone by morning and I sometimes even have trouble eating.
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> > I don't take Dexedrine but I'm on 60mg of Ritalin a day and 30mg Remeron. I also take 3 mg Klonopin everyday and right now I feel more OK than I have in a long time. I don't do very well on
> > "activating" ADs and Remeron helps me sleep which has always been a problem for me. I'm pleased with the combo although not entirely satisfied. In any case, Remeron doesn't seem to have so-called
> > "sexual side-effects" and the stimulants counter its most unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and carb-cravings.
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