Posted by Jill on September 20, 2002, at 16:05:08
In reply to Re: Jill, re: Remeron Anxiety » McPac, posted by LyndaK on September 19, 2002, at 23:14:18
Hi again!
For me, the Remeron really DECREASED my OCD/anxiety stuff...like way down. At 45mg I feel very happy, calm (overall...but deal with regular stress like everyone else) and sleep well. Don't forgot that histamine is increased with this drug too...that's why it helps you sleep...but I also think it helps to calm you down. Plus, the increase of serotonin helps you feel better. You can control the amount of NE by adjusting your dose...it's more activated at higher doses.
That's why I "tweak" my meds (with doc's approval) every couple months and take slightly less for a few days. My body rhythm/reaction to this drug seems to be that after about 3 months at 45mg, I start to have a little trouble sleeping (more tossing and turning before settling down...restless leg stuff). However, by just lowering a bit for a few days, I get more histamine and less NE (at least how I understand it) and then can sleep fine (I go up again after a few days to my regular dose...knowing that it takes a few days for the lag of the switch to catch up).
My sister (who seems to have a similar biology/thought processes) is also much calmer and happier on this drug. Docs like it because it helps with sleep/anxiety and doesn't cause the SSRI side-effect profile (my sister took Prozac for ONE DAY and stopped because she felt like she was on speed or something. I took Prozac for 9 months, but I just didn't like the sleep/sexual side effect problems).
Hope this helps. For me, Remeron has been wonderful. Take care, and have a great weekend.
Jill :)
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