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Posted by socialphobic on October 28, 2008, at 8:59:10
It seems that I have built up quite a tolerance to the benzo's, so i'm wondering if its safe to take remeron instead on an "as needed basis" - maybe a few times a week.
Does anyone else do this? If so what dose is best just for insomnia? Would 7.5mg be too much?
Posted by socialphobic on October 28, 2008, at 9:02:22
In reply to Remeron just for insomnia only?, posted by socialphobic on October 28, 2008, at 8:59:10
Also is 7.5mg more sedating than 15mg? I've heard mixed results.
If so, then would 3.75mg also be more sedating than 7.5mg?
Posted by Phillipa on October 28, 2008, at 10:51:13
In reply to Re: Remeron just for insomnia only?, posted by socialphobic on October 28, 2008, at 9:02:22
I guess I don't react to meds like others as 15mg didn't sedate me. Phillipa
Posted by jms600 on October 28, 2008, at 17:39:15
In reply to Re: Remeron just for insomnia only? » socialphobic, posted by Phillipa on October 28, 2008, at 10:51:13
If you can get hold of some, have you considered Promazine? I have heard that it's not available in America - don't know where you're from, so you may not be able to get it prescribed!
I take it on an 'as needed' basis for insomnia. You can go with a relatively low dose of around 50mg before bedtime.
As with other older antipsychotics, long-term use can lead to tardive dyskinesia (you may need to research it a bit before trying it). Also, Promazine does tend to give you a hang-over the day after (adjusting the dose may help in preventing this)!
Good luck!
Posted by SFY on November 3, 2008, at 11:45:43
In reply to Remeron just for insomnia only?, posted by socialphobic on October 28, 2008, at 8:59:10
I took mirtazapine (cheap generic Remeron) for insomnia with no problems. A dose of 7.5 mg did the trick - I split the 15 mg tabs.
Posted by SFY on November 3, 2008, at 11:46:35
In reply to Re: Remeron just for insomnia only? » socialphobic, posted by Phillipa on October 28, 2008, at 10:51:13
> I guess I don't react to meds like others as 15mg didn't sedate me. Phillipa
Did you try 7.5 mg? Sometimes less is more with Remeron.
Posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2008, at 12:00:31
In reply to Re: Remeron just for insomnia only? » Phillipa, posted by SFY on November 3, 2008, at 11:46:35
No I was also at the time on so many benzos and this was a hospital setting so not any choices. I continued the l5 with lower benzos doses at home. Gee made me remember compared to then I'm hardlyy on any benzos for me. Cutting back as get very tired. Must be old age. How's it going for you? Love Phillipa
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