Posted by LyndaK on March 20, 2003, at 21:25:55
In reply to Re: Anyone lose Remeron weight on higher dose?, posted by hok on March 19, 2003, at 12:09:12
> I have only been on Remeron a week at 30mg but the appetitive effect is already subsiding a little. I think this is because the alpha-2 antagonism has kicked in more. I think if I went up to 45mg, this would totally erase the problems of weight gain, but I'm also thinking it might begin to jar my sleep at that level.
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> HKMy experience is that the increased appetite definitely goes away/subsides with higher doses -- that is not an issue anymore. I think the weight gain is also a product of altered metabolism. I actually exercise more now than I did before because I feel better and have more energy -- but the 20 lbs. I put on at the beginning of Remeron treatment hasn't budged! Doesn't get worse; doesn't get better. It's like a new set point.
I still sleep well with the Remeron even at 60 mgs. per day, but I think I've read other posts of people who were having sleep or anxiety issues at higher doses.
As an antidepressant it's been the best one I've tried -- given me my life back really. It's the only medication I'm on.
Best of luck to you.
Lynda
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