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Posted by gregm2 on April 24, 2002, at 9:56:48
My fathers doctor has increased his REMERON dose from 45mg to 60mg. Is it not a bit high?
Has anyone tried such doses? What was the experience like?
PS My father is 75 years old
Posted by colin wallace on April 24, 2002, at 10:12:09
In reply to Remeron dose: 60mg per day!, posted by gregm2 on April 24, 2002, at 9:56:48
Yes, it seems a little high- generally, only a pyschiatrist will go above 45mg.(in the UK at least).
Having said that, I took 90mg for several months, and tolerated it well enough (I'm 33 though, not 75!)
Posted by allisonm on April 24, 2002, at 14:36:57
In reply to Re: Remeron dose: 60mg per day!, posted by colin wallace on April 24, 2002, at 10:12:09
Yes, it does seem high. In the US, the highest dose usually is 45mg, but some people posting here have taken it at 60mg. I am surprised at such a high dose, given your father's age. I was under the impression that as people age, they don't metabolize drugs as quickly so it's easy to get too much in one's system.
Can you ask his doctor?
Good luck.
Posted by Nala on July 26, 2002, at 6:34:51
In reply to Remeron dose: 60mg per day!, posted by gregm2 on April 24, 2002, at 9:56:48
I have been on Remeron at 60mg for about 3 weeks and it's finally working effectively for me. I started at 15, then 30,45 and finally 60mg. At 60mg the drug seems to have more anti-depressant qualities and less sedation (and hunger!). I don't think it's very effective for depression until the dose is at least 45mg. At least that is my experience. In addition, I'm not as old as your father, yet I have a very low tolerance for most meds. This one has been the only one yet that has tolerable side-effects. good luck,
Nala
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