Posted by marfaith on February 4, 2004, at 12:55:25
In reply to Re: Remeron weight gain?? » marfaith, posted by LyndaK on February 4, 2004, at 12:16:55
> > Thanks. My brother took Remeron and gained 40 lbs. When he quit taking it the weight dropped off. Hoping that is the case with me.
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> How long was he on it before going off?
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> I've been on Remeron for a year-and-a-half (at least) and gained 20 lbs. I just saw my pdoc on monday and when I see him again in April we're going to try to taper me off the Remeron to see if I maintain my emotional health without it. I'm worried that the 20 lbs. won't come off! ;-(
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> LyndaI wasn't on Remeron for as long as you have been on it. So I just quit five days ago. I don't seem to have any withdrawal symptoms. It is probably best that you taper off with your doctor. I wish you the best. Hope we both will lose the weight we put on :) Mary
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