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Posted by MISTER U on April 21, 2003, at 17:05:37
Every so often I am linked to the postings of visitors of your website when I'm researching antidepressant medications. I am currently taking remeron, about 60mg/day before I go to bed, and have been taking this for almost a year now. I've varied the dosing every possible way I can think of to aid my mental problem, but problems continue to remain unsolved. I visit my doctor only two to three times a year, but it's still not enough because he always thinks I'm fine. I feel that I have a problem that he may not completely understand because he can only treat me according to what I tell him about my depression/anxiety experiences. Anyways, I'm not confident the remeron is aiding me because I'm still somewhat depressed, anxious, and weird under remeron. I still don't feel normal to this day under remeron and have lost confidence in this medication. Another major side effect is that my memory gets worse as I increase the dosage of remeron. I can't even comprehend well what I study, but I'm also in calculus 1 and college general chemistry.
Most of the experiences I read about remeron people have are sleepiness. I still have that to this day, which hinders my ability to have a complete day, because I get knocked out once I take the remeron, and my day's over after that.
What should I try now? I've tried paxil, when I was in the air force a little while, but too many side effects-especially sexual.
Prozac gave me sexual and appetite side effects when I took that for almost a year.
Wellbutrin Sr for two months made me really obsessively thinking about stuff and I was so error-prone at work. I even had mild hallucinations with that med., so I figured it wasn't right for me.
I've even tried St. John' wort and 5htp-I don't have much to say against st. john's wort, but 5htp made me irritable. Remeron makes me so irratable too, more as I increase the dosage.
What does my problem seem like and what other medications should I try? I also take concerta for possible adhd. I'm starting to feel I need more attention from my doctor before I get old. I'm 22 by the way, and my goal of becoming a pharmacist is being hindered by my antidepressant life. Does anyone have any advice for me? I'd really appreciate it.
Posted by linkadge on April 21, 2003, at 18:45:33
In reply to My Experience With Remeron , posted by MISTER U on April 21, 2003, at 17:05:37
First of all, you definately need more extensive
attention. I am in my first year university and the doc sees me every 1-2 weeks.Remeron is obviously not working for you, at
this time. I suggest reudcing it or eliminating it.I am taking Celexa, and yes I do have some sexual side effects but that is all.
If you want an A.D. to think clearly with you should stick with the newer meds. Prozac is not bad for thinking Clearly. You could try effexor xr. It won't cause drowsyness. (I personally felt very weird on Effexor XR)
It is true I have no sex life but,
I am trying to get my priorities
striaight. First I want to feel
good. Then secure my future through
school. After I get out of school
I'll wory about sex. Infact I consider
Celexa an acedemic advantage in that
I don't need to waist studying time
with sexual activities.Choose your own path, but definately
get the doctor to pay attention or
get a new doctor. Print out exactly
what you said in the post.Good Luck
Linkadge
Posted by MISTER U on April 21, 2003, at 21:14:03
In reply to Re: My Experience With Remeron , posted by linkadge on April 21, 2003, at 18:45:33
Hey linkadge,
I really appreciate the time and concern you're giving to several of us that are seeking advice.
Obviously, we're hungry for second opinions, and this is especially helpful when hearing from fellow others who are in a similar-type situation.
This is the end of the thread.
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