Your serotonin transporter is probably just fine!

Posted by Shawn. T. on July 18, 2002, at 20:36:17

In reply to Re: So why aren't psychiatrists more cautious?, posted by cybercafe on July 18, 2002, at 12:50:34

I believe that higher doses of Remeron result in more side effects. I'm a huge fan of mixing 7.5mg/day of Remeron with dietary supplements.
A dose of 7.5mg - 15mg/day is reasonable in my opinion. All of this business about increasing the dosage of drugs if they don't work is nonsense when it leads to more side effects. I'm not a big fan of giving people alpha-2-antagonists just to help them lose weight. There are much more intelligent ways to go about it.
There are plenty of dietary supplements to counteract the weight gain caused by Remeron's indirect effects on cholesterol levels.
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/High_Cholesterol.htm
You guys have got to stop consuming lots of caffeine and sugar. Cut caffeine entirely out of your diet if you really want to feel better. Use that GNC site; it provides references. I know it's commercial, but who else could afford to put all of that information together in one place. Be sure that you talk to your doctor about what dietary supplements you choose to take. Don't take 5-HTP unless you are on a drug that blocks
5-HT2 receptors. The GI side effects can be prevented by a 5-HT3 antagonist (this may or may not be a good idea). I'm not really crazy about 5-HTP at all, but it's your decision to make.
Side effects should be entirely avoidable no matter what drug you take. Either decrease the dosage or try something else (but non an SSRI if you really want to help yourself). Sometimes mixing drugs works, but don't forget to talk to your doctor. You need to know exactly what is going wrong in your body to treat any mental disorder you may have. Work with your doctor to figure out what the problems are. Don't take anything that you feel uncomfortable taking (with regards to drugs for depression and anxiety). That just leads to stress and reduced efficacy.
On dietary supplements for depression:
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/Depression.htm
On dietary supplements for anxiety:
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/Anxiety.htm
On dietary supplements for ADHD:
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/ADD.htm

Shawn

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Combining meds can be a big mistake! rjk 7/17/02
Re: Combining meds can be a big mistake! » rjk Shawn. T. 7/17/02
I have taken Remeron + Effexor since 1997 oracle 7/17/02
Re: Combining meds can be a big mistake! » rjk SLS 7/17/02
Re: Combining meds can be a big mistake! » Shawn. T. Shawn. T. 7/17/02
So why aren't psychiatrists more cautious? rjk 7/18/02
Re: I have taken Remeron + Effexor since 1997 » oracle Sleepy Lizard 7/18/02
Re: I have taken Remeron + Effexor since 1997 » oracle oracle 7/18/02
Re: So why aren't psychiatrists more cautious? cybercafe 7/18/02
Or it could be just what you need dave40252 7/18/02
Your serotonin transporter is probably just fine! Shawn. T. 7/18/02
Shawn, you should be a psychiatrist! (nm) rjk 7/19/02
I'd rather be gene therapist than psychotherapist (nm) » rjk Shawn. T. 7/20/02

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