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Posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:58:57
i want off this drug, its pooping out and i want rid of it... any adivce on how to come of it?
thanks
Posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:59:44
In reply to IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ?, posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:58:57
Posted by linkadge on June 4, 2004, at 18:58:30
In reply to Re: p.s.. 30mg for over a year,,,, ? (nm), posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:59:44
From what I hear it is easier than some.
I would try a combination of 5-htp, tyrosine,
b6,b12 folic acid, and perhaps cyproheptadine for sleep (an antihistamine that blocks 5-h2a/c similar to remeron.Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on June 4, 2004, at 19:08:13
In reply to Re: p.s.. 30mg for over a year,,,, ? (nm), posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:59:44
Correct me if I'm wrong, but..
Wouldn't the strong antagonism of DA3 receptors cause profound anhedonia??
Thanks,
Linkadge
Posted by zeugma on June 4, 2004, at 21:02:13
In reply to Question about abilify, posted by linkadge on June 4, 2004, at 19:08:13
remeron blocks 5-HT3 receptors.
Posted by zeugma on June 4, 2004, at 21:03:55
In reply to Re: Question about abilify, posted by zeugma on June 4, 2004, at 21:02:13
oops, you were asking about abilify. Abilify is a partial agonist at D2 receptors, not a full antagonist at d3 as far as i know.
Posted by Impermanence on June 4, 2004, at 21:48:32
In reply to IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ?, posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:58:57
It's not easy but you can do it hun. After a serious suicide attempt I was forced to come of it cold turkey (30mg for six months). I had terrible flu like symptoms and very bad anxiety with a headache and fizzy feeling in my brain for a few days but it went away quickly. It's not easy but it doesen't last long.
Maybe taper off slowly, unlike me...
Good luck.
Posted by Emme on June 5, 2004, at 10:35:17
In reply to IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ?, posted by crazychickuk on June 4, 2004, at 17:58:57
> i want off this drug, its pooping out and i want rid of it... any adivce on how to come of it?
>
> thanksI don't recall how slowly I did it, but not very. Maybe over the course of a week...I'd have to check. I had zero problems stopping it. YMMV of course.
Posted by crazychickuk on June 5, 2004, at 16:13:26
In reply to Re: IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ? » crazychickuk, posted by Emme on June 5, 2004, at 10:35:17
wat is YMMV?
Posted by Emme on June 6, 2004, at 7:31:09
In reply to Re: IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ? YMMV, posted by crazychickuk on June 5, 2004, at 16:13:26
> wat is YMMV?
"Your mileage may vary". That is, you might have a different experience than I did.
Posted by ravenstorm on June 6, 2004, at 20:49:54
In reply to Re: IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ? YMMV » crazychickuk, posted by Emme on June 6, 2004, at 7:31:09
I am also interested in this as I went through hell getting off paxil and ended up worse off than before I ever went on meds!
Has anyone else had problems getting off this drug.
Crazy chick, make sure you get help from your doctor. Are you going to replace it with anything?
Go slowly is probably the best advice any of us can give. I know I had to use liquid paxil to do the final titration. anyone know if remeron comes in a liquid?
Posted by crazychickuk on June 7, 2004, at 4:56:36
In reply to Re: IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ? YMMV, posted by ravenstorm on June 6, 2004, at 20:49:54
I dont know if i ill be trying anything else i am gonna discuss this with my doctor.. i just want to lose weight and get my life back.. BUT i think remeron has helped me some what BUT not 100% it is the only drug that didnt make my heart race like the ssri's snri's etc... it is a good drug BUT i feel its time to try something else.. i am scared to try something else but i can always go back on the remeron if needed cant i?
Posted by ravenstorm on June 7, 2004, at 21:13:18
In reply to Re: IS REMERON AN EASY DRUG TO WITHDRAW ? YMMV, posted by crazychickuk on June 7, 2004, at 4:56:36
Of course you can! :)
I know exactly how you feel, though. I haven't been on remeron long (eight weeks) and I'm trying to decide if I should stay with it and add something to it, or try a tricyclic.
If I wasn't still having such problems with blood sugar it would be a no brainer. However, I feel really depressed and weepy every morning (it does pass though)and when I tried to bump up to 30mg I felt stoned out of my gourd. I'm just bummed. I just want something to work.
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