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Posted 9/23/2013 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
Well, after giving the zoloft a good try, I have decided to get off of it and switch. I saw my GP this morning, and he said to try the Remeron(mirtazepine?) He did say that it is very sedating, and causes appetite increase, but at this point, I really don't care if I gain weight. I am to cut the zoloft down to 50mg every other day, and start the remeron 15mg tomorrow night. Of course I am scared and worried that it won't work, but I feel as though the zoloft has increased my anxiety and depression. I was hoping there would be someone out there who has had experience with remeron, and if so, what was it like? (please no horror stories) I just want to get my life back again. Thanks for listening, Lisa
Posted 9/23/2013 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
...no horror stories, but no experiences to share either...just ecouragement, and hopes that this is just the thing to help you start feeling relief!

Keep us posted,

S.C.
Posted 9/23/2013 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you SC, I appreciate it!! I'm nervous to take it, but I think the zoloft has really done a number on me and I am willing to try just about anything at this point!!
Posted 9/23/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you talked to you GP about this. Wish you the best with your new medicine! Report back on if you like it after a while.
Posted 9/24/2013 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
coopsmom -

I have been on Remeron since March 2012. I started with 15 mg and felt wonderful. I only gained about 8 pounds. It was great in helping me sleep through the night because I was only sleeping about 3 hours each night before I took it. After about 4 months, I increased it to 30 mg per day. I am now back to 15 mg. I was using it not so much for anxiety, but for my phobia.

However, it can be very sedating. I take it about 11 p.m. And am usually out by 12 or 1. Once I am out, I am out for the night. The problem is I am so out that I will often sleep straight through my alarm in the morning. My mom (who lives next door) has to come and physically wake me up. It takes me until about 10 or 11 until I feel fully awake.

Overall, it's a good medication with few side effects.
Posted 9/24/2013 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
I just started taking zoloft how come you didnt like it?
Posted 9/24/2013 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I had to stop the zoloft because it was not helping with my anxiety and depression. I'm hoping this new med will work!!!
Posted 9/24/2013 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
coopsmom,

The starting dose for Remeron is 15mg at bedtime and I have read of people sleeping through the night but their body adjusts to the med fairly soon.  I do not have personal experience with this med but I too did not do well on Zoloft and it made me feel worse just as it did you.

I hope Remeron is the medication that will help you.  For the first week try not to plan any big outings etc. Just give your body a chance to adjust to the med change.

Keep on talking with us.

 

Kitt

Posted 9/24/2013 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all for your replies! I am so hoping that this will work for me. I'm a little concerned about the sedation because I have 2 kids to tend to in the mornings, but I guess I will just have to wait and see!!!
Posted 9/25/2013 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Well I took my first tab last night at like 930, and whoa yes it made me very sleepy, but then I had the most ridiculous restless leg for like an hour until I must have just slept through it. I'm not feeling very anxious this morning, but I could seriously sleep for a few more hours! Very tired and groggy. I sure hope that goes away soon, because kids need my full attention. Ugh soooooo sleeeeppppyyy!!!!!
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