Posted by torachan on November 14, 2007, at 22:45:11
In reply to Re: Remeron?, posted by oldschool305 on November 14, 2007, at 21:51:37
Just started about five days ago. I gotta tell you that when it's not the time for me to sleep ie; not my usual bedtime, too anxious, not tired, etc, everything I've tried to induce sleep overriding all factors such as sleep meds(trazodone/zopiclone) or just taking about 4 times my usual clonazepam dose, nothing would work.
First night of Rem, once strange feeling kicked in, felt kinda panicky like I was losing control, spent the next 10 or 15 minutes trying to sort things out, then laid my head down and was gone! Out like a light. Woke up a few times during the night but disappeared soon after.
I'm currently trying 15mgs each night. Were you ever treated with benzos? I ask because I want to know if this stuff will suffice for what was severe anxiety/panic. I say was, because Ive been on clonazepam daily since the panic began in 1994 and haven't had a panic attack since but I certainly can feel anxiety below the surface. Occasional spells of depression/suicidality which is to be expected.
Anyways, I tried the SSRI/NRI deal trying to kick the benzo at many doctors' insistences, with the most success on Effexor--got as low as .125 mg/day clonazepam, but didn't feel comfortable enough to quit.
Well, I hope this works. I've read mixed reviews with Rem and chronic anxiety. And the weight gain I'll watch for; Effexor is known for this too and I only put on 10-15lbs.
John
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