Posted by joema on June 25, 2001, at 20:29:16
In reply to Re: Remeron vs Ambien ...i have both, try which first? » kid_A, posted by Daveman on June 21, 2001, at 22:03:53
Daveman said: "At first, it knocked me out immediately and kept me asleep for 10 hours ...After a month or so, this began to ease, and for the last several months...subtle but effective sleep aid- it takes about an hour, but I always get to sleep, and the daytime sedation is minimal."
I took Remeron for several months at varying dosages. My results were similar to Daveman. At low dosages (7.5 - 15mg), it was a very good sleep aid, and I didn't develop a real tolerance even after 3 months. Initially I was a little groggy in the AM, but after a cup of coffee I felt OK.
However when I increased to 30mg/day, the sedative effect was less. This inverse dose/response relationship is often reported.
I also took Klonapin, which is a great drug but there's a problem with tolerance. I strongly recommend low-dose Remeron over benzodiazepines. However Remeron can cause some weight gain. I gained about 5 lbs over 3 months, and I was watching my diet and exercising regularly.
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