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interested in trying generic Remeron for my chronic insomnia. has anyone had experience withe generic Remeron for insomnia not caused by depression?
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darla23 tasha7908
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Please stay away from this drug if at all possible. I have gained 35 lbs since starting it 4 years ago. I have tried to wean off several times and you about go crazy. Try something else.
dani04856 tasha7908
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I used it for sleep and it worked great, however the side affects were horrific.....I would say if you're not depressed then I would use Ambien for Sleep.
tasha7908 dani04856
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ambien doesen't work for me. i can't afford the brand name just the generic, and the generic didn't work for me. thanks. also-can lunesta and ambien drugs be used long term?
tasha7908 dani04856
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what side effects did you experience?
toria_07298 tasha7908
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the main ones people notice is exhaustion and weight gain x
nigel45109 tasha7908
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you will get different answers, as people have different experiences. mirt is used to treat anxiety and depression. a side effect, is very good sedation for sleep. insomnia is generally caused by high levels of anxiety. i would recommend using mirt, but only at 7.5mg, not the first standard dose of 15mg. you always want to use the lowest possible dose. weight gain can be an issue, mainly its because people arent that happy, and eat for comfort. ive found when im doing well on anti depressants, weight gain is not an issue. when they arent working properly, then it can be. if it was myself, i would try 7.5mg, and see what its like. i would not go above this dose though, given no depression, and low anxiety, as you are not too aware of your higher anxiety.
darla23 nigel45109
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Please don't assume that people who gain weight on this medication are unhappy who eat for comfort. I eat extremely healthy and much less than I have in the past but still the weight piles on. It has been proven that antidepressants change a person's metabolism. I think anyone who has suffered from anxiety or depression would only give advice that is meant to help and no hurt. I wish someone would have advised me to stay away from Remeron. Yes, it gives great sleep but is the devil to get off of.
toria_07298 darla23
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totally agree darla, the mirt piles on the weight regardless x
darla23 toria_07298
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Absolutely!!
nigel45109 darla23
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people need to take responsibility for their actions, and choices, and remember why they were pescribed medications in the first instance.. i put on 3 stone while on seroxat, because it wasnt working well, and i didnt care enough about myself or my health. i am sure it works well for others. i lost all of the 3 stone, and am now on ven and mirt. all anti depressants can cause weight gain. i realise i need medication, probably for life, i dont want to be overweight, so its my diet and excercise that that have had to change. it comes down to discipline, and taking responsibility for myself and my condition.
tasha7908 nigel45109
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nigel-thanks. i can only afford the generic Remeron, not the brand. have you used the generic or brand?
toria_07298 nigel45109
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i was very happy on mirt, exercised ate well still gained weight, google it! mist people gain weight, im now 8 stone 4 😃
darla23 toria_07298
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toria_07298 were you ever able to get the mirt? I am trying once again to wean off. Nausea, anxiety, and waking early is creeping back in. I am so frustrated and scared. I am afraid I will never be free of this terrible drug.
toria_07298 darla23
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hi darla i went cold turkey, was really bad for 4 months x
darla23 toria_07298
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Oh goodness! I have heard cold turkey can be really rough. So glad you were able to get off though. Gives me hope.
toria_07298 darla23
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it was horrendous, but possible, the citalopram is a whole new nightmare x
darla23 toria_07298
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toria_07298
Good luck! I pray you can get off the Citalopram. If I ever get off the mirt I will then try to get off Lexapro. I wish I had never started any of this crap.
toria_07298 darla23
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ditto darla i hate the drugs x
tasha7908 darla23
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darla23-why were you put on mirt? and then why lexapro?