Posted by SLS on September 4, 2002, at 8:31:11
In reply to Re: remeron/wellbutrin ((((SLS))), posted by petters on September 4, 2002, at 0:19:35
Hi Petters.
> My only fear: To get back the reccurent infections, especially sore throut, and sinuit from mirtazapine. Despite normal blood cells etc. When I was off mirtazapine for 8 month I didn´t have any infections att all. On mirtazapine I use to have 4 - 5 infections per year.
As usual, thanks for the wonderful, although unnecessary flattery.
In Re: Your sore throat
I think the soreness in your throat might be a direct effect of the medication rather than the result of a microbial infection. I suffered something similar with Lamictal the first time I tried taking it. It occurred at dosages of between 100mg - 300mg, and lasted for two months before it disappeared. However, when I returned to it over three years ago, this effect did not reappear. Laboratory blood tests results showed indicated that there was no infection. Endoscopic nose and throat exams showed negative.
Another side effect that became prominent early was moderate dandruff. I began to use a dandruff shampoo containing ZINC pyrithione. I have not stopped using it since. I can't be sure, but I think the sore throat may have resolved at some point after beginning the shampoo treatments. Perhaps there is some association. Oral zinc supplements and zinc lozenges are sometimes used to treat sore throats in the absence of infection. Perhaps both the dandruff and sore throat are related physiologically so as to be amenable to zinc therapy. I don't know to what extent the zinc contained in the shampoo might enter the body transdermally.
I'll post soon regarding the progress of my own treatment. There's still hope.
Thanks again for your concert, Petters.
- Scott
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