Posted by Elizabeth on June 30, 2001, at 1:53:18
In reply to Remeron question for Sal et al, posted by Amy Blue on June 29, 2001, at 22:10:57
> My doctor prescribed me Remeron for insomnia. NOT for depression or anxiety. Is this normal?
Yeah, it sure is.
> She said it's been "indicated" as treatment for insomnia recently?
I don't know that it's been approved for insomnia by the FDA, but it's certainly a common use for the drug.
> She doesn't want to prescribe Ambien b/c she said insomnia will only return upon disuse.
Sure. Same with Remeron. Remeron is just a very strong antihistamine. It won't cure your insomnia, just treat it.
> She also said that REmeron will re-set my sleep cycle so if I take it every day for 3 months I should be back on track.
Go ahead and try it, but I'm skeptical. Let us know what happens, ok?
> Totally different topic - ever heard of "Flextra" for a pain med?
Flexeril, maybe? (Tricyclic-like, used as a muscle relaxant but not very effective.)
I dunno. Can you find out the generic name from your doc?
-elizabeth
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