Posted by johnj on May 23, 2003, at 9:17:08
In reply to Does the increased hunger go away?, posted by earthmamma on May 22, 2003, at 19:12:52
Earthmama,Hi. I think your hunger is a combo of the med and the workout. When I started remeron for the first time I also started lifting weights. I gained over ten pounds, but it was mostly muscle. Even when I was not on remeron and I was working out a few years back I was always hungary. More muscle = increased burning of calories and muscle weighs more than fat too. Trying getting some high fiber to make you feel full. I am having some stomach upset on remeron this time, but I have a problem not being able to eat when my anxiety depression worsens.
I love the anxiety relief remeron gives too.I have two side effects that bother me more than weight gain. Some spacey, unable to focus my eyes, and pressure on my forehead. But, without this drug I wouldn't be able to work. One more note, I once went off remeron and it was so easy. I weaned down over a few days and had ZERO side effects. My depression just came back later. I don't know if I helped at all, but remeron is pretty damn good if you can take the side effects. I have come to the realization that I would rather be fat(IF I don't excercise) than unemployed. Take care
johnj
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