Posted by BarbaraCat on March 26, 2002, at 11:22:21
In reply to Re: General Remeron Questions, posted by madisonrat on March 26, 2002, at 8:57:23
What you describe is typical for ADs like Remeron and Serzone, Trazadone and most of the TCA's. I'm on Remeron and at the beginning had some gut discomfort but not at all severe, mainly just feeling like I was plugged up with cotton. It got completely better for me after the middle of the third week, although I still have trouble waking up. I really like Remeron, but it may not be the drug for you. For example, I never got past those awful side effects with Serzone and it didn't help my depression.
I wish that pdocs could appreciate how disabling these groggy side effects are and would prescribe a stim or something to counterat it. Also, I did gain weight (I'm also on Lithium), but because I'm feeling soooooooooo much better, I've started an exercise program and am now losing weight. Give it another few weeks. If Remeron is going to work for you, it's a great med. - Barbara
> I have just started Remeron and I feel like a truck rolled over me. I am achy, foggy, severe stomache cramps etc. I also already have a weight problem and the fear of gaining on this drug is real. I am irritable and cranky as well, and my sleep pattern is as always poor. I am on day four and really feel I should cut the 30 mg dose in half or I will go nuts. Are these normal reactions to just starting a drug like this???
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