Posted by BarbaraCat on August 1, 2002, at 0:49:34
In reply to Re: Does anyone not gain weight on Remeron? » Nala, posted by swingsnroundabouts on July 31, 2002, at 17:29:49
Despite Remeron being the best AD I've ever been on, I'm getting off it because no matter what, I've steadily gained and gained and am now heavier than I've ever been in my life. I'm small framed, medium height and very conscious of my diet, semi vegitarian, etc., moderate exercise, but can't lose the 25 lbs. I'm also a dancer, or used to be, before getting fibro. I'm trying to get back to dancing, but nothing budges this pudge! So Remeron goes adios. I'm really feeling the lowered dosage, oh yeah, but I WILL conquer this depression!!! If it doesn't kill me, the weight will.
> > I have not used Remeron, but I've read that people gain about 5 pounds (in some documents 10 pounds). According to one study, the placebo group also gained the weight. The explanation was that when depression lifts, appitite increases. I suspect that it is more than that, perhaps metabolic, or due to the sedation. You can read some about remeron at:
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> I think this explanation is inadequate - I was not depressed when I started (I switched from efexor)and managing to stick to a healthy eating, steady weight loss program. This past week, since starting remeron / zispin I have stuffed my face with any and every food I could get hold of and stuff I wouldn't normally even consider eating and I still want more. My appetite is increased massively and I don;t seem to get the signal that says 'you're full now - you can stop stuffing your face'. I need to get a grip - hopefully this will wear off a bit and I will be able to.
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