Remeron for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• Cra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2017

"I've been on Effexor for several years and suffered severe sexual effects, so I went to the doc and he started me on Remeron. For the last three years, I've been training cardio 5-6 times a week, had lost 10 kg, and felt quite proud of my body. Now, at just over three months on Remeron, I started feeling my clothes getting tighter, am feeling fat, bloated, and lethargic. I can't train with the intensity I am used to and just want to go to bed earlier and earlier. I weighed myself the other day and, to my horror, found I'd put on 11 kg. I don't feel I've been eating much more than I used to. Of course, the realization that I've lost everything I've worked for in recent years has made me feel pretty bad, and I'm not sure I want to continue."

• vas...
• January 25, 2010

"I'm taking it for 5 weeks now. Maybe it makes me feel better. I'm not sure if it's from Remeron or acupuncture therapy and homeopathic drugs that I'm on or a combination of both. The only side effect that bothers me is that I can't easily get out of bed in the morning. I'm waking up, but I do not want to get out of bed... Very strange thing?"

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2018

"Remeron 15 mg worked so well for me! Stick with it - it takes a few weeks, but it works. The only reason I can't give it a 10 is because I'm hungry all the time and have no libido. Thank you, God, for helping me get through this time and for this medication."

• ena...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2019

"Works wonders for my depression symptoms associated with complex PTSD. Helps me sleep better. Haven't gained any weight. I did have to combine it with a different antidepressant to help my anxiety symptoms. The first week or so, I was a bit groggy waking up, but that side effect passed. After a couple of weeks at 15 mg, my doc had me go up to 30 mg a night for a little while, and I got bad memory issues that resolved almost immediately after I was reduced back down to 15 mg. So now, no side effects. Just better mood and sleep. Would recommend."

• Mis...
• June 17, 2018

"I went from a size 4 to a size 10 in a matter of weeks. I couldn't wear my wedding rings or my clothes. It was totally water retention. One of my colleagues noticed how puffy I looked. So I confronted my doctor. 'What is making me look like a Macy's Thanksgiving parade balloon?' He looked sheepish and said, 'That would be the Remeron.' I demanded to be taken off the drug, and I could literally feel myself losing the water weight. Never again."

• Jml...
• November 12, 2016

"I was prescribed this medication for insomnia and depression. It worked great for the insomnia the first six months, but then it no longer worked. I'm too sensitive to SSRIs, so I thought this would be a great match until it stopped working. Also, it makes you perpetually hungry and prone to gain weight."

• ser...
• July 13, 2011

"I have been on every SSRI out there, and they do nothing for me. I was on Remeron about 5 years ago and noticed a significant lift in my depression and felt as I did before I suffered from depression. It also allowed me to get the sleep I struggle so hard to get every night. After a layoff with no insurance, I came off Remeron. I recently have suffered from major depressive disorder and was put on what was supposed to be the best of the best, Lexapro. After a year, I still saw no difference except for the lack of sex and asked my psychiatrist to switch me to Remeron. He was surprised but did so with no objection, and I'm currently tapering off the Lexapro, and only two weeks into it, I am beginning to feel much better already."

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2012

"I'm in the Marine Corps, and I've been on Remeron for a little over a month now for anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and I gained 15 lbs. I get about 8 hrs of sleep a night. But, if you have a job that requires you to be a certain weight, I would advise you to ask the doctor for something else. I quit taking it because of that and literally cannot sleep again because I have to 'weigh in' soon. Now I'm back to not sleeping, and I literally have not eaten for 3 days just so I can make the right weight. Wish me luck!"

• Jak...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 27, 2019

"Been using 15 mg Remeron for several years now with the required effect. Gained 8-10 kg the first year, but slowly getting rid of the weight now. Taking Remeron before bedtime and in the morning Atarax - this combo has really helped me!"

• Ant...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 11, 2022

"I’ve been on Remeron for over a decade. It’s helped with sleep for a long time, but now I have to take melatonin with it to sleep. I developed panic disorder unrelated to Remeron, and now I feel it’s too weak of a medication to help prevent panic attacks 100%. Besides that, Remeron is super safe, helped me gain weight, and gives me bursts of excitement when looking forward to things, which is an odd but cool effect. Being I’ve been on it for so long, it’s safe to say this drug is safe long-term. I’m afraid to ever come off of it due to horror stories of coming off medication for long-term."

• sha...
• September 20, 2020

"First off, the doctors have it nailed down what my issue is. It's residual effects from an old brain injury. Unfortunately, they treat it as depression alone. Remeron made me feel fantastic, erasing almost every worry I had at 15 milligrams. Doc bumped it to 30 mg, I felt almost like my old self again. I typically stay 220-225 pounds, am 6'1", and that's how it's been since the Triassic period, except for when I dropped to 212 earlier this year. I found eight nasty surprises (pounds) when I stepped on my bathroom scale. I messaged the doc right away and told him I was dropping back to 15 mg, which he ultimately approved. My weight continued to rise over the next week, topping out at 231 lb, though the urge to snack had stopped. Four days later, the fun began. I became dysphoric to the point of wanting just to sleep all day but unable to even with some reasonably strong sleeping pills. I began to crave Remeron and gave in to taking it."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

"Personality changes; anger, anger, anger. Destroyed relationship. Docs didn't care as long as physiological effects were okay. They don't care if you destroy your relationships due to the vicious psychological effects. If you love someone, do not take this drug. You will become mean-spirited and uncaring."

• gia...
• November 5, 2010

"I started to take Remeron 2 months ago. I've been taking Cymbalta for 3 years, and now with Remeron, I feel fantastic. I mean, I've gained weight... I used to be really thin, none of my clothes fit me now, but I guess to me it is a little price to pay for feeling like I do now (I've been dealing with severe depression for over 10 years). Cymbalta did good to me, and now that I'm taking both, I feel like I can take over the world."

• Ale...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 24, 2021

"I used to be super skinny and suffer from constant nausea. It affected my self-confidence greatly, and I felt depressed. Remeron, for me, was a godsend. My nausea went away, my appetite increased greatly, and I gained 20 lbs, which really boosted my self-esteem. Aside from that, it stabilizes my mood and takes the edge off of anxiety and depression. It has been great for me."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2019

"Took 15 mg at night with 100 mg sertraline 2 years ago. Worked, but I gained loads of weight and slept for hours. On sertraline again now, been on for 2 weeks. Not sure whether to try it again with the mirtazapine as I’m losing weight..."

• Sha...
• April 28, 2009

"This medicine makes me sleep too much. It's great for insomnia, but I do not need ten hours of sleep a night. That just makes me more depressed. Then I have some body zaps, and I have another medical condition that it affects. I may stop taking it. I think it has increased my appetite just a bit. I ate five pieces of toast one night and four the next morning."

• Ten...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 8, 2018

"I tried various antidepressants for years, including therapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). I also took clonazepam for anxiety. For about two years, I was a mess, extremely tired, very anxious, and miserable. Thoughts of suicide were very frequent. My psychiatrist told me to get a second opinion. Very hard to do when you feel awful, but keep on trying, hoping there will be a better cocktail around the corner. I now take Zoloft 100 mg in the morning and Remeron 30 mg before bedtime (clonazepam very seldom). It makes me very tired, and I feel strange, although there were a few times that it really helped. Zoloft and Remeron did it for me. I sleep great and feel much better. Keep alcohol at a minimum. Best of luck."

• Lit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2021

"I suddenly lost a ton of weight and couldn’t eat. After testing, it was found I had gastroparesis. I can eat almost like a normal person now, though I still have to be mindful of digestion rates. I don’t feel like I got hit by a truck when I wake up anymore. I started at 7.5, but I have been taking 15 mg for the past 6 months. I can overeat with it too, which can cause problems. It also helps me sleep. It has brought back a quality of life I didn’t think I’d have again. More people should know about Remeron for GP."

• Anonymous
• February 21, 2012

"My doctor had me try this after several other current anti-depressants failed. It gave me bad nightmares every night for the three weeks I tried it. The last night I took it, my dog (who sleeps with me) was frantically licking my face to wake me out of my nightmare. That was enough. I then went to an old medicine, imipramine, that has proved effective in controlling my depression and anxiety."

• bsa...
• April 1, 2010

"Remeron at low doses worked beautifully for my insomnia. At high doses (I was on 90 mg at one point for depression), it was useless for me. As my doctor once put it, 'For depression, Remeron is not a heavy lifter.' But for insomnia, it was a Godsend. The only problem came when I tried to wean myself off of it. I had little trouble until I got down to a quarter pill (0.375 mg). I got terrible rebound insomnia and eventually had to go back on. It also made me gain 14 pounds."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2011

"Remeron was amazing for my depression. I felt amazing. I had so much energy, I was sleeping, I was happy, and I felt great. Until I noticed the weight gain. I gained 25 pounds in 4 months. I just couldn't control my eating. I am so upset that I had to stop taking it. I'm back to trying to find a medicine that will help me."

• Igo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

"I've been taking Remeron for a few months now, for moderate to severe anxiety and mild to moderate depression. The only side effect has been that I gained a lot of weight (about 8 kg). It helped a little in the beginning, as I was taking 15 mg/day. Made no more difference when I increased to 30 mg, so I went back to 15 mg recently and am planning to stop it (though my psychiatrist does not entirely agree). More recently, I started taking Lyrica, which is helping a lot more."

• Get...
• April 21, 2011

"This medicine is helping me- I feel better in general. I have taken it for 2 weeks and gained 10 lbs. All I think about is my next meal and then snacks. It is crazy, I can't help but eat, eat, eat. I have called my doctor to see about switching me to something else. I can't continue gaining weight like this. I may have to find some diet pills to offset the cravings. If you are depressed and underweight, this is the pill for you."

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

"Just started 2 weeks ago on Remeron 7.5 mg and upped to 15 mg last night. 50 mg of Sertraline worked really well for me for 10 years but seemed to start wearing off. Maybe should have upped the dose but decided to stop Sertraline due to night sweats and delay in climax. Too early to tell how this will work, but sleep has been better. I feel a bit spaced out the next day, but hopefully will wear off. Hope this works as having bad thoughts!"

• lis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2022

"Remeron helped me sleep right away, and I took 15 mg for 6 months. I decided to lower it to 7.5 mg because I suspected it was causing high blood pressure. I put on 20 pounds while taking this medication, but I also take lithium and losartan, and they can also cause weight gain. I was on 7.5 mg for 4 months and still slept well and had no major side effects. Then I noticed my sex drive was less, and I could not reach orgasm. When I complained about that to my psychiatrist, she offered a switch to trazodone. I decided not to switch, but rather to end my use of antidepressants. I feel the lithium I take is enough to keep me from being manic and losing sleep. I tapered to 3.75 mg for 5 days and then quit. I felt tired and had a dull headache for that week. Then, 7 days after stopping all the Remeron, I had an awful night. I sweat, I was nauseous, and I felt unwell. The strangest symptom of withdrawal was/is the vibrating in my eardrums. It's already easing up after a couple of days."