Posted by JoannaC on March 25, 2004, at 10:45:06
In reply to Anyone on Remeron dose higher than 60 and above, posted by JoannaC on March 24, 2004, at 20:46:21
Sad Panda
I was taking Remeron 15-30 mgs at night for severe unipolar depression. It's the only antidepressant that has ever been effective for me. Unfortunately I gained 45lbs, on top of a 5'2", 110lb frame. I had severe foot, knee and back pain that after a year was intolerable. My pdoc did not give me an option other than going off the remeron. I could not lose a pound while on the remeron, even on a very restricted diet. My pdoc, gp and pharmacist didn't belive me. As soon as I stopped the remeron, within a month, I've lost 20lbs. However I can't sleep, I'm fatigued all the time (Trazodone) gives me all day hangover, Wellbutrin's never helped my depression, racing thoughts coming back, negetive thoughts too, anxiety, and irritabitity. I really need to find a good study to give to my pdoc saying that higher dose of remeron is safe, and will not produce the weight gain side effect. I have to go back on remeron, cuz I'm sliding. My pdoc is 70, and done with researching medications etc... So if I go to him and plead my case he will usually give me the medication. I'm also an Rn with 12 years experience in psychiatric nursing, minus 4 off due to this illness. However I can not find anything on the internet. So if anyone can find a research study about using higher dose remeron in patients, I would be so indebted to you. Thank-you for listening.
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