Posted by saturn on May 7, 2007, at 23:16:49
In reply to Remeron or Paxil?, posted by Crazy Horse on May 7, 2007, at 20:20:39
> Dear trusted friends, if you had to make a choice only between Remeron or Paxil for Depression, anxiety, and OCD, which would you choose and why?
> Thank you in advance.
>
> -Monte
I would choose Remeron because it is the only antidepressant I'm not afraid of. I'm atypical in my response to meds. My last trial of an SSRI resulted in chest pain and a panic attack...I'm talking the worst anxiety I've every experienced in my life. Admittedly this is a very rare reaction, but it was mine.I've only ever taken a few doses of Remeron and despite it's significant side effect profile (and my very limited trial), it did not freak me out. I expected the sedation and did have some vivid dreams. It was very good for anxiety and sleep. Didn't stick around long enough for an AD response, so I can't comment there.
Of all the available AD's, Remeron is probably the only I'd consider for myself. But that's just me. I'm sure the paxil has it's positives and negatives as well. Good Luck and Peace...Saturn.
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