Posted by jamesdean on October 4, 2002, at 0:42:44
In reply to Re: stopping Remeron abruptly, posted by sleepy lizard on October 3, 2002, at 0:51:41
Thanks, I was started on 30mgs and was extremly sleepy all day and slept nightly about 12 hours. After 10 days, I upped it to 45mgs which seemed fine for a couple of weeks until I became worried about my weight issue. So, at my last appointment, I discussed this with the pdoc, and he said we could make a change if I still couldn't lose any weight in a month.
I've read that the weight gain is more likely at lower doses, but now since I've been so anxious and irritable even on 30mgs, I just want OFF. I've called the pdoc to ask if I can safely just stop, but he hasn't returned my phone call and my appt isn't until the 11th. I don't think Remeron is helping my anxiety and my therapist and family don't think I'm depressed anymore. I guess the only way to find out is to stop taking antidepressants and see if I am depressed.
I was thinking of the Effexor XR/Wellbutrin thing for the same reasons sleepylizard tried but now agree that wouldn't be a good idea. So, now the question is, lower the Rem. more until I see the pdoc or just stop cold turkey. I definately need something for the anxiety, 2mgs klonopin isn't working anymore. I would love to not be on anything right now. My emotions are all over the place, but more in the anxious and irritable way, not overly sad,... I'm thinking the Rem is making it worse?
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