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Posted 8/9/2015 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
Okay
I have other things going on but today I need to focus on one.

Weight Gain
Remeron
Anxiety
Sleep

Okay, 4 things....
I was put on remeron and some other stuff just over 2 years ago - 3 things to help me sleep. 1 thing for OCD. the depression was being treated in an unconventional way.
Remeron helped me sleep and I stopped the other 2 meds (Ambien and haldol I think) after a few months.
The remeron was slowly increased (I forget why)
All I know is that when I hit 45 MG, I noticed that the constant nagging all the time forever feeling of overall anxiety left.

I just realized that since starting the remeron, I have gained a tremendous amount of weight.

Okay I will get to the point....
I recently made the decision to lower and then stop the remeron. I see my Med Doc on Tuesday.

Does anyone have any experience with other meds that can help with both sleep and maybe have the added effect of decreasing that constant all the time anxiety.
Remeron was not prescribed as an anti anxiety. It just worked out that way.
That is the med I am looking for.
The tricky part is that weight gain CANNOT be a side effect.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 8/8/2015 8:12:16 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/9/2015 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi emwell,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble balancing your Rx's performance with unwanted s/e's...:( This is frustrating I am sure.

I don't have personal experience to share...

...but can make a suggestion of talking to your doctor about Vistaril...an antihistamine used off label for anxiety. It will shut down panic, have a sedative effect most likely...and would not cause weight gain.

Best of luck in finding what you need to feel your best!

Please see our Resources at the top of the main page here for great self help material that will help during this transition AL time.

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to listen and support anytime.

S.C.
Posted 8/9/2015 9:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I take Remeron (Mirtazipine) 30mg and it does help me sleep as well as help with depression and anxiety but yes the main side effect is weight gain intact it is well known that Remeron makes you crave sugar.

As far as I know it is one of the easier AD to discontinue so you should not have any problems with that but chat it through with your doctor. It's important to remember that we all react different to AD so what works well for one person may not work as well for an other so it really is a case of just trying one and see what happens. I good bet would be Lexapro as it works really well on anxiety in most cases and has a low side effect potential.

Hibee
Posted 9/5/2015 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Well I informed my psychiatrist that I will no longer be taking remeron and why.
He still swears it does not cause weight gain.
I stopped it slowly and felt fine. I am officially off it.
I am falling asleep with out a problem. But due to brand new physical issues, my sleep is disrupted.
I have not seen an increase in my general level of anxiety. YEAH!!!!
Now I am doing everything I can to lose the weight I gained.

Even though I liked my psychiatrist, I did make the decision to find someone better.
Posted 9/5/2015 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Emwell!

Thanks for checking in and for the update!

I am pleased to hear that your anxiety is managed, and that your wean was successful.:) Great job on making the right decisions for yourself...and getting the results you want and need.

I hope that you find a good P-doc who you will be pleased with, and one that can help you in your ongoing recovery maintenence and goals.

Wishing you all around good health and progress!

S.C.
Posted 9/6/2015 9:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Thanks for checking in I am pleased to hear your discontinuation off the Remeron went well.

For me the best AD I have taken is Lexapro as I did not get any side effects and it was great for anxiety and depression but not so good for OCD.

Hibee
Posted 9/6/2015 1:30 PM (GMT 0)

Somebody said...
For me the best AD I have taken is Lexapro as I did not get any side effects and it was great for anxiety and depression but not so good for OCD.

What do you mean when you say Not so good for OCD? Is it not helpful or can it make it worse?
My high dose of fluoxetine helps very much with OCD, but I still have to work hard every day to keep it at bay. It has become our main subject in therapy.

I searched for new Pdoc on my own. 3 month wait for new patients. Instead I have decided to stay with the agency I have been with for 3 years and just transfer to different provider. If it doesn't work out, I always have that appointment in 2 more months.
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