Posted by caroline on April 17, 2000, at 16:00:50
In reply to Re: Question for JohnL/(RE:remeron/anafranil), posted by JohnL on April 14, 2000, at 15:45:16
John,
Thanks for the advice. I have started searching and will hopefully find enough info to convince the junior doctor of the stupidity of sticking with a drug at a dose that is only addressing my need to sleep and not helping on any other level.
By the way, I understand congratulations are in order. I read your posts. I am so pleased to hear you have finally found some drugs that work for you.
I am currently trying Remeron 45mg (my own experiment, Jnr doc wouldn't give me his blessing). To tell you the truth, the effect of such a small increase in dose has really shocked me. I'd always thought of Remeron as this wonderful sedative; a great sleeping drug. For me, at 45mg, the drug has turned into a stimulant! I have not had more than three hours sleep a night since last Wednesday. On the positive side, it is really helping with my anxiety, has increased my mental alertness, and is giving me loads of energy. With this positive side in mind, I plan to give this dose at least a few days longer to see whether there is anyway I can get sleep on it.
As I have suffered from crippling insomnia all of my life, I know I will have to abandon this dose soon if I can find no way to get sleep. I am now wondering; could I take Remeron (30mg) for sleep at night and a stimulating AD (like reboxatine/effexor/SSRI) each morning?
I would be grateful for any thoughts you have on the matter - including any doubts due to the possibility of seretonin syndrome.
Thanks again,
Caroline
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