Posted by Adam on May 8, 2000, at 19:02:43
In reply to Re: Remeron/Adam, question??, posted by Zannah on April 27, 2000, at 17:09:33
Dear Zannah,
I'm sorry I missed your post. I came across it searching for
another old thread, and thus just realised that I missed it.
My apologies.Anyway, to answer your question (I hope it's not too late), by
"histaminergic" (I must confess I don't remember what post this
was) I must have meant that Remeron is, in addition to its
other effects (5-HT2 & 3 antagonist, alpha-adrenergic receptor
agonist), has antihistamine properties. So, like other
antihistamines, it causes things like sedation, a mild anxiolytic
effect, and weight gain. It has been proposed that a "benefit"
of Remeron is this sedating/anxiolytic property, which, in a
nutshell, should help nervous patients sleep, and is realised
almost immediately.I certainly can't argue with that logic, as Remeron does indeed
deliver those effects. However, at least for some, "sedation" is
seemingly a euphamism for "severe hypersomnolence". I found
this side effect more of a nuisance than anything. I will admit
there was one really cool, related side-effect: Incredibly vivid
dreams. I call Remeron "the dream pill" in the most literal sense.
It didn't help me greatly with depression, but I had simply
amazing dreams while on it, pretty much every night.>
> Adam,
> You mentioned the word 'antihistaminergic' (I think) when discussing Remeron (last Dec). What does this mean? Is it another way of saying sedating, in the way that antihistamines sometimes are?
> I began Remeron 1 week ago. Took 7.5 for 2 days, then 15mgs. nightly for the next 4 (as I will do again tonight).
> So far, I have not found it to be sedating, but I am pretty wound up right now, due to financial strains, and I am in the middle of moving-YUK.
> And, did u mention that Remeron is known for being a pretty quick acting drug? Boy, wouldn't that be a blessing?
> So far, I have noticed no difference in my mind-set/attitude. Hope something kicks in soon. I have samples to last 2 more weeks at 15 mgs. a day.We shall see...Thanks~Zannah
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