Posted by derick on January 5, 2003, at 5:36:12
In reply to Re: Just started taking Remeron and feel like crap!!!, posted by necro on March 5, 2001, at 13:26:32
> > Yeah, once you get to 45 mg, your side-effects disapeare.
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> Are you guys telling me that the more I take of this stuff the better I will feel? I mean if I can't tell what's real or not on 15mg what the hell is 45mg going to do to me. Yes, I have a doctor but I don't have a follow-up appointment until mid april. No therapy though...just medication through the VA Clinic after my OD. No health insurance because of my bankruptcy, divorce, and loss of job. All which I might add is related to this stuff. Sorry to ramble...
> NECRO
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> Maybe you don't need this "crap" at all.I started taking wellbutrin approx.3 months ago with absolutely no results then began atleast one month of Effexor and 2 days of Remeron. I didn't sleep the first 48 hrs.+ with Effexor (pupils dilated) and seemed to exacerbate my depression, kill my libido and constant annoying "tingling" sensations on the frontal lobe of my brain. The side effects seem to outway any benefit. I thought those side effects were unpleasant until I tried Remeron. Just 2 days of Remeron and I became an emotional moron. On day 2 Remeron treatment I had a phsyciatric evaluation and apparently I met a counselor that day--I have absolutely NO memory of our encounter except for my counselor's account. I felt shaky and I am convinced I had a mild seizure. Earlier that day I went to Burger King and when they forgot my ketchup for my hashbrowns at the drive-through I burst into tears. I also cried hysterically at every song I heard on the radio and had several uncontrolable outbursts of crying for no particular good reason. Also seemed to cause bloating/ (atleast now I have a greater appreciation for female's PMS symtoms.) Remeron turned me into a drooling moron practically overnight. I had a hard time completing thoughts and sentences and once again front lobe of my brain constantly tingling --even several days after I discontinued use. Anyway---my new counselors and myself came to the simple conclusion that this stuff is definately not for me. Bottom line--consult with a physician immediately...maybe there are some alternatives for you to battle your depression ie...exercise, meditation. I even think marijuana would be better than this garbage. They should have called this stuff "Re-MORON" because I fell pretty stupid for trying it. Good luck
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