Posted by Sad Panda on March 21, 2004, at 22:38:00
In reply to Re: Thanks all, posted by jodeye on March 21, 2004, at 15:39:58
> > > Thanks for the responses. It looks like I should follow my edocs advice and walk three hours a day, ugh... and since I haven't tried a tricyclic since childhood, it sounds like I should give them another try. I wonder if Remeron can be effective over the long haul?
> > >
> > > --Jay
> > >
> >
> > I spent 30+ years of tossing & turning for 2 hours to get to sleep, sleeping OK & then taking ages to wake up. I have never been a morning person. :)
> >
> > After I have taken Remeron I can go to sleep with in 5 minutes whenever I am ready & sleep is great. I've been doing this for a few months now, the dopey feeling is gone, but I still go to sleep instantly.
> >
> > If you want a sleep tablet, try Remeron first as it has very few side effects. If you want a sleep tablet with AD abilities, try Anafranil(Clomipramine). If's Remeron's price is an issue try Sinequan(Doxepin).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Panda.
> >
> >
> Remeron looks good. How much do you take and how long before bed?
>
> Thanks,
> Jay.
>I take 30mg half an hour before bed. You should start at 7.5mg else you may find yourself sleeping for 12 hours straight. Don't try it until the weekend. I would still be taking 15mg except I needed extra to help with side effects from the Effexor that I take.
Cheers,
Panda.
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