Posted by psychobot5000 on September 18, 2006, at 15:13:56
In reply to remeron questions for anyone, posted by saturn on September 17, 2006, at 23:49:42
1. On a meta-analysis rating, among other things, the force of antidepressant effect (by compiling self-ratings from dozens of studies), Remeron did very well against SSRIs and tricyclics--which is to say, there is not too much variation among various drugs, but it was rated among the highest. In my experience it is more powerful than SSRIs.
2. Effects are individual, but it is a powerful antihistamine/sedative, with a long half-life (over 30 hrs, perhaps). So, whatever effects help you with sleep are likely to hang around during the day. This was my experience, anyway. The sedative effects are worst in the first few days and weeks.
3. Never experienced poop-out, myself, despite taking it for many months.
5. I would guess it would help substantiall with sleep, especiall with doses 25mg or below, and help you be not-depressed during the day. Whether you will be sedated...who can say? Likely.
6. It increased my appetite somewhat--again, the antihistaminic effects. Never had a problem with weight gain, myself, but I imagine you'd have to keep on your guard.
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> 4. I've heard the prevalence of agranulocytosis to be around 1/1000. Is this underestimated/underreported?
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> 5. Would Remeron be a reasonable medication for long term sleep maintenance that would allow me to be non-sedated/mentally focused and NOT DEPRESSED during the day?
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> 6. Lipids and weight gain. I can fight off the munchies but how bad are the lipid effects?
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> Peace...Saturn
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