Posted by BarbaraCat on May 10, 2002, at 18:28:31
In reply to Re: Need help, very down. Anyone try 45 mg Remeron? » BarbaraCat, posted by Phil on May 10, 2002, at 18:05:39
Thanks for the kind words, Phil. I've been on most of the SSRI's, Zoloft for 6 years primarily before it totally went poop. Was on Effexor for a short time but it was too activating. My depression can tip into panic disorder and high anxiety at the drop of a hat. Most ADs poop out for me and any increase, especially in the more activating ones like Zoloft, Prozac, Wellbutrin, have initiated panic attacks that have sent me to emergency wards (even though my mind is saying 'Oh, come on, this too shall pass'). So I'm very leary about the Remeron Effexor combo. It's looking like a Bipolar II dx and the only thing that has really made any major difference was adding Lithium to the Remeron 45 mg 3 months ago. The Remeron literally revved into action and I felt calmer, smoother and had hopes.
I'm now wondering if this isn't just another 2-3 month poop out scenario. It would be right about on time. I going to try raising the Remeron to 60 over the next few weeks. Hey, at least I can be the resident 'expert' on high dose Remeron. The next thing might be suggesting Lamictal in addition to the lithium since it supposedly has an antidepressant effect along with the mood stabilization.
Thanks for the Consumer Credit advice. Luckily, we don't have any major debts and don't even use credit cards. It's just the day to day living expenses that are so challenging when there's no income coming in and savings are dwindling away.
> Sorry about all you are going thru. The financial stuff can be a nightmare. Consumer credit counseling can take the heat off if it really gets bad. They work things out for you, cut up credit cards, pay your bills. Saved my butt in the mid 80's.
> I have heard, I think, of doses up to 80. I took 60 for quite a while. Had more energy and wasn't gaining weight.
> What other meds have you tried?
> Effexor and Remeron for years has been considered a big gun in combo's. Unless your doc has tried tons of meds, she or he shouldn't ever run out of ideas. Just treat it aggressively and as quickly as possible.
> We're pulling for you here. Give us more info and the seriously good people here will have ideas.
>
> Phil
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