Posted by Vince on August 18, 2001, at 23:06:24
In reply to Re: Remeron v. Serzone: which less hangover effect?, posted by JohnL on August 15, 2001, at 18:51:31
> Janelle,
> I was on Serzone for almost three months, and Remeron for well over a year, so I can make some comparisons based on my own experience, which may or may not be the same as someone else's experience. For me, Serzone had more of a lingering hangover effect. The Remeron hangover disappeared fast after my first coffee. The Serzone sluggishness seemed to linger until after lunch.
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> I am going to sound like a broken record. Some people get annoyed when I do. But here goes. One word....Zyprexa. Personally I wouldn't even consider either Remeron or Serzone until I had tried Zyprexa first. This is not just my own experience however. If you search through the archives of this board, you will have a hard time finding anyone who has been real happy with either Serzone or Remeron. There are some, but not many. On the other hand, it's much easier to find people who have done well with Zyprexa. It's hangover is practically nothing compared to Remeron or Serzone. And its antidepressant potential, in my own experience, is far stronger than either Remeron or Serzone. The main drawback is weight gain. But knowing ahead of time that it might happen, it can be controlled. The weight gain tends to peak at about 4 to 8 weeks, and then disappears after that. I have lost all the initial weight I gained without even trying.
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> I realize you were asking about Remeron and Serzone. But my vote is for neither. My vote is for Zyprexa. Yeah yeah, I know, all my posts are about Zyprexa. Add this one to the list. But keep in mind, it's for good reason. It's a wonderful drug for many people. It's hard to say that about either Remeron or Serzone.
> JohnJohn - Maybe this thread isn't the place to ask, but have you ever tried Geodon? It's supposed to be like zyprexa without the weight gain. I was considering zyprexa when Geodon was released. I'm not sure that I like it all that much, although it helps with suicidal ideation and some other symptoms, it doesn't help much with anxiety and it leaves me feeling emotionally flat. I've been thinking about switching to Zyprexa. What's your thoughts?
Vince
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