Posted by Jill on September 16, 2002, at 17:00:57
In reply to Re: General Remeron Questions--Jill, posted by Roo on September 16, 2002, at 9:24:23
Hi Roo,
Yes, I've gained some, but it's not a big deal (I went from a size 8 to size 10). Please see my other post today. My sister also went from a size 6 to a size 8, which she says she really doesn't mind because she feels so great.
My pdoc said young, skinny females tend to gain more than other people. However, he said average weight gain due to the drug (at 30+ mg) was 7 pounds.
I'm currently 15 pounds heavier than I was 5 years ago. However, I was pretty much a nervous wreck at that time who often couldn't eat due to nerves. Also, I get very depressed periodically and drop a lot of weight (about 20 pounds during one episode...was down to 119 which for my swimmer's build of 5' 5 1/2" was very thin). And, now I'm 33 and not 27 and can't eat whatever I want without gaining weight.
I weigh 150 lbs now, but I don't mind wearing a slightly larger size. This drug is a God-send for me, and I wish I could stay on it during pregnancy. However, since there isn't much info out there on this drug during pregnancy, I think I'll have to go back to SSRIs :(.
Take care, and talk to your pdoc too about your concerns.
Best wishes.
Jill
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