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16 years ago 0 20 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Kittcat I'm also one of those people who doesn't need the average recommended dose in order to benefit from medications. I've discovered for myself that half that amount is usually sufficient. However, I had to find that out by going through some rough experiences so I know where you're coming from. ;) Somewhere I read about 'slow metabilizers' and it made sense the way they explained it...something to do with how efficient your system is at clearing out the medication. This can change with age, too. So it's a tricky balancing act finding your own theraputic level. Best of luck.
16 years ago 0 78 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Whew! The doctor let me decrease to 15mg (was on 30mg). I will see my psychiatrist (the one who prescribed me this) in a couple of weeks to discuss it further. I feel better already, as I didn't have to struggle with pesky side effects last night. Brenna, I never got to discuss my progress on the 15 mg with my psychiatrist. I saw her 3 weeks ago and she prescribed me Remeron (I'd never taken it before)-15mg for the first two weeks and then an increase to 30mg thereafter. Maybe 30mg is the standard dose to work up to? Obviously not for me!
16 years ago 0 1153 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Kittcat, Why did he increase your dose if you were doing well on the lower amount? I encourage you to talk to your doctor about these symptoms. Write them all down so when you go to talk to the Dr. you remember exactly what you have been feeling with the increased dose. Brenna, Bilingual Support Specialist
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Hiya, I think going to the doctor's and telling him how you have been reacting to your meds is the best thing you can do right now. He is a good person to help you figure all this out. If there is one thing I have learned over the years is that medication can be a trial and eror process at first before thr right meds and doses are found. It is thus very important that you communicate with your doctor so that he can help you better. Anyway, please keep us posted. -Diva
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I am having a tough time coping with a new drug my psych put me on. I was taking 15 mg of Remeron nightly, and just recently was increased to 30 mg of Remeron. I thought 15 mg was great. I was feeling better (happier), more positive, and could go to sleep more easily. However, when I started taking 30mg, things seemed to go a bit haywire. I am eating like crazy (at least double my daily intake of food), I feel on edge, and I really dislike the feeling I get immediately after taking it. I feel out of control-highly sedated, I cannot swallow, and I have a hard time breathing! I am wondering whether these side effects are "real" or whether they're all "in my head". I haven't been able to exercise for the past few weeks, so I could feel bad because of that, but I wasn't exercising when I was taking the 15 mg either and I never felt like this! Anyways, I'm going to see the Dr. shortly. Hopefully he'll either take me off it or reduce me back to 15 mg and these side effects will go away!

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