Posted by Jill on September 21, 2002, at 21:44:34
In reply to Re: Remeron Anxiety, posted by McPac on September 21, 2002, at 14:39:20
Hi MacPac..sorry you're going through anxiety stuff with Remeron. My pdoc did say that 45mg is too "activating" for some people. Like I said, I'm fairly high energy naturally and feel way too tired at 37.5...and especially at 30mg and lower (I'm also crying at those dosages...so the antidepressant effect isn't as much for me at those levels).
It may take about 1 week for your body to register the change. If you're totally "stressed out" and "hyped up" you could even talk to your doc about going down to 15mg or even 7.5 for a few days. I think you'll be amazed at how slowed down and probably very tired you'll feel at that dose...maybe after only 1 or 2 nights. You'll probably even end up wanting to go up to 22.5 or 30 mg after you get the NE levels down (or maybe your body will feel great at the very low doses...I just know that I was so exhausted at those levels I'd come home from work and lay on the couch for the rest of the evening with no energy).
You'll have to do a little experimenting to find the right dose for you, but in my experience, it's worth it.
Like I said, now that I'm engaged, my fiance and I are discussing kids and the fact that I'll probably have to switch back to SSRIs (more pregnancy data...and my doctor agrees I need to take something). I'm bummed about the sexual side effects (ironically we'll actually be TRYING to have kids...too bad I won't be able to enjoy it...lol) and the sleep problems...although, as my sister informs me (she has a 14 month old)...I might as well get used to not sleeping if I'm going to have kids :(.
Remeron really has been great for me and many others. Once you figure out the correct dosage for you, you may find it's the right one for you.Oh...does anyone have any experience with Celexa or Lexapro. I thought that I might try one of them if I do have to go back on SSRIs.
Thanks...and have a great weekend.
Jill :)
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