Posted by Viking on May 2, 2007, at 19:38:18
In reply to Re: Options for Atypical depression » Viking, posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2007, at 11:52:59
> Viking I have a friend whose Parnate pooped out and is waiting to start remeron at what dose did it work and did you augment it? Love Phillipa
I am not quite sure about the dose but I think it was at least 60 mg Remeron after several months. Then my doc added a little Mianserin and the next day I was completely changed (strange since Remeron and Mianserin basically is the same drug).
The result is a little bit difficult to describe. I still had the very strong sedation but at the same time I was somewhat agitated and agressive (very unlike me). It was either full speed ahead or I would just fall asleep. And I slept a lot.
Shortly after I was referred to a pdoc who changed my meds to Cipramil + Mianserin. This was more benign. Unfortunately the effect just gradually faded away and after a year or so I concluded that it did not work any more.
During that year I gained 20-30 lbs. My usual weight is 190-200 lbs so no disaster, but still ...
Not a very great success.
I did not take any other meds during this period.
brgds
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