Posted by Squiggles on May 18, 2003, at 13:32:36
In reply to Re: The mysterious case of Miss X - Remeron » Squiggles, posted by johnj on May 18, 2003, at 13:08:54
Hi John,
thank you - Squiggles is the name of one of our
cats; i think i did not make myself clear. I take
lithium and have for over 20 yrs (900mg) with
Synthroid for lithium-induced hypothyroidism and
benzos for archaic and unnecessary medical know-how
imho;Anyway, the Remeron is for my friend who has suffered
through many ADs of all classes and dosages through
many yrs. It has been a real pain and i believe that
it could have been done right from the beginning if
greater knowledge of the drugs was there - alas, that
is obviously, from the messages here, not such an easy thing.Remeron seems to be the best so far, with imipramine
being second (notice how old these drugs are);
At 30mg it is better than 15mg, with appetite being
the greatest side effect.As for me, since my Synthroid was lowered, i believe
the lithium is too high at 900mg. I am presently
experimenting with cutting 1/3 every Saturday. It makes
me feel so much better but i don't sleep as heavily on that
day. If things do progress, i may try to cut on Wed.
1/3 as well - bringing the total to 800mg per day.
My dr. does not mind me doing this but will not himself
lower it on account of the blood dose (1.0 to 1.2 max); however
i feel that a once a year draw is not accurate and i certainly
feel heavy, and had a terrible seizure a couple of yrs.
ago, in the record hot summer, which may have been serotonin
syndrome in the heat or withdrawal.I hope the Remeron helps you - i understand completely
how frustrating it is to spend your life trying one
drug after another as each one take so long to get on,
adjust, get off, if you can.My best wishes to you.
Squiggles
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