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To all of you who are thinking of stopping the medication because of weight gain, feeling like a zombie, those terrible nightmares, lack of sex drive, etc... I too have had all of these side effects. Before starting treatment on Remeron coupled with Lexapro (after trying every other drug on the market and suffering for 5+ years) I truly was ready to die. I had no will to live, I was angry at every...

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Ive been mad depressed for as long as i can remember. i was finally diagnosed a few months back. when diagnosed they began many drug regiment non of which helpped without the side effects outweighing the benifits. then i got remeron or whatever you call it a month ago. take it, fall asllep, insane nightmares,cold sweats, shortness of breath...ive pissed my bed twice since i been on it and i havent...

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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At first, the side effects were not so bad. I always felt like I had an insatiable appetite and snacks were good enough to minimize it. However, the drowsiness began to greatly affect me during the morning even when I took it early at night. I could not function properly because all I wanted to do was sleep. My thoughts were always clouded. It also made me feel numb. Overall, it did not help me unless feeling numb and stuffing myself is its purpose.

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MichelleMW | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine is great because it helps me fall asleep at night but doesn't drug me up during the day. It helped me come out of a deep depression when other, more common medicines didn't work.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 5.0
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After zoloft no longer worked I was prescribed this drug. My depression lifted and even though I had weight gain,it has worked wonderfully.

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topdownktn8 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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In the beginning I was very satisfied. When it was combined with another drug I started gaining weight rapidly. I don't know if it was weight alone or fluid retention but I became very uncomfortable when I tried to breath. I felt has though something was pressing against my lungs or I had just competed in a marathon. It works well, I think I had used up all my luck with this particular drug.

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jglover0014 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I was perscribed this three months after my father died suddenly. I take 1 30 MG tab at bedtime. My sleep has improved as well as my overall mood. I have not had any weight gain (could be because I am on Adderall as well). I have not had nightmares, or actually any dreams that I can remember.

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Anonymous |
10/27/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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lisa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
10/24/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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My daughter is being treated for bi-polar disorder, and she has had significant insomnia. She takes Remeron 1/2 hour before bedtime and she sleeps well most of the time. Good improvement

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hugo | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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it gives me weight gain and drooling!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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Chronic depressions

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petros | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
10/21/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Anxiaty disorder

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Wormc | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I was prescribed this medication for stress and anxiety. I have suffered weight gain, chronic tiredness and my hair falling out. Also I would feel like I had to throw up often. I was on it for about five months and just recently got off of it. I do not feel very well so far.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I am so drowsy most of the day that I am unable to complete the simplest of tasks. If there is any type of confrontation I am a screaming witch. I am also on Effexor and feel like I belong in a wheel chair in an old peoples home, just staring at nothing all day.

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Jazz | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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Since being on remeron for over two years, I had gained an excessive amount of weight and my cholesteral has shot out of control over the roof top. Now that I'm off it, I have finally been able to control my weight and lowered my cholesterol.

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cappy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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Happily, I have not experienced weight gain, however I have noticed I experience more frequent bouts of hunger. My husband says I don't snore as much since I started this medication, and I noticed I don't sneeze as much as I used. My sleep has been riddled with dreams. I've always had vivid dreams, now the dreams are extraordinary. Thankfully, no nightmares. I would be interested to know if others have experienced a relief in respiratory symptoms, and with an increase in vivid dreams.

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sackc135 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had 100% more energy and might outlook on life has improved 100%. Am thrilled that the doctor put me on it. I also have had a 100% improvement of appatite.

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chrisl168 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.3
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hated this med. hung over most of the day and that is with the 15mg scrip. it made it impossible to feel anything other than lethargic.

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Anonymous | Female | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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The difference in me is AMAZING!!!

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janice tutt | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Remeron has worked for me, however the drawback is this medication gives me nighmares when I sleep at night. I've been taking this medication for 1-month and not one night has gone by that I have not had bad dreams. During the daytime it is helping me tremendously. taking this medication has increased my appetite. Overall, because of the nighmares and increased appetite I am discontinuing this medication.

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Anonymous |
9/26/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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i switched from lexapro to remeron and i am very pleased. the difference is amazing. i feel like a real person again. :)

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