Posted by Little Mommy on July 19, 2006, at 23:57:55
In reply to Re: Mirtazapine and risperidone, posted by brazilnut on July 19, 2006, at 13:26:00
Well, I did it!! I am finally off the Remeron!! I have been off for almost 2 months since tapering very, very slowly. I went from 15 to 7.5 for about a 6 weeks, then went to 3.75 and stayed on that for probably 2 months and then chopped the 3.75 in half (as best I could) and took that for another 2 months. I stopped taking the 'chunk' of remeron and felt a bit panicky, sleep being interupted, but now, it seems that all these things are very minimal and I am only feeling better. I have been going to a naturopath and she told me to get off all wheat products, milk, sugar, and I've been taking a high potent Vit B supplement along with a Neuro booster. Wheat, apparently, is very hard on the brain and it's functions. I am also taking iodine to boost my metabolisim which has given me energy to exercise and since the change in diet I have not been craving food like I did before (even before the Remeron munchies). I am losing weight and getting into shape.
I know that Remeron is a nightmare of a drug to get off of and I think the best way is taper, taper, taper. Also, see if a diet change helps. I am still on Paxil but I am weaning off that now, too. down to 5 mg a day. I wish all of you who are struggling with remeron withdrawal to keep trying to get off and I know that you will be able to do it. All the Best!!
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