Posted by BarbaraCat on April 28, 2002, at 12:25:37
In reply to Remeron, H1 Blockade, posted by mb on April 25, 2002, at 23:28:27
I found increasing Remeron from 30 to 45mg definitely kicked in the NE effect. I still have a major difficult time getting going in the morning, but have plenty of energy during the day, feel alert and content. Just for the record, I LOVE Remeron. It's the only AD that feels like home to me (I've taken 'em all), however, I also need to take Lithium in order to keep it from pooping out. This is a fairly typical occurence with Remeron but all ADs eventually run out of steam for me. If you find that Remeron works for you and it begins to not work after 2 or so months, augmenting it (Lithium in my case) seems to resurrect it. - Barbara
> So how much truth is there to the fact that Remeron, at higher doses, is less sedating? My doc wants me to try this next. I've tried it before but at 15mg. He wants me to start at 30mg and then go to 45mg. Says the Norepinephrine will counteract the antihistamine sedation. I'm wary as I am extremely sensitive to antihistamines (Zyrtec--the nondrowsey antihistamine) knocked me on my on my butt. I can take 1/2 a Benadryl, drink two pots of coffee and still be bedridden for days. I have bad feelings about this Remeron...even at high doses.
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> QUESTION: Is it *really* that much better at high doses, or am I going to still sleep all day and eat 10000 calories per meal?
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> MB
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