Remeron for Major Depressive Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• G-D...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2017

"This medicine is a godsend. Being 100% honest, I didn't like it because of the vivid nightmares, but they do stop with continued usage. Don't give up too soon. The vivid nightmares stopped after my 5th day of taking this drug. Now, 2 weeks later, my nightmares are gone and I have normal dreams that don't involve death, violence, or carnage. I sleep well and awaken rested. Some days there is a little grogginess in the morning, but it wears off as you start moving. A cup of coffee helps as well. My appetite has increased, and several people complain of weight gain. You will gain too much weight if you stay sedentary. I started lifting weights and doing planks and push-ups. That keeps the weight gain at bay."

• C B...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2024

"I was prescribed Remeron due to having the additional complications of low appetite and increasing insomnia in major depressive disorder. I would sometimes be unable to sleep or completely lose interest in eating. I do not have the option to ignore food because I actually get hunger signals again. In the past month, after three months on this drug, something happened for the first time in nearly a decade: I had dreams multiple nights in a row. I have gone from dreams being completely absent in my sparse, unsatisfying sleep to having a dream every night for the past four weeks. I only began taking antidepressants on top of seeking therapy because I had become entirely unable to sleep for more than two hours a day, and while I had begun getting more sleep than I had gotten since beginning college, I now actually sleep seven to eight hours a night and have my long-lost dreams back. I didn’t realize how badly I missed dreaming until it returned."

• med...
• September 7, 2018

"I have taken this med for over 2 years. I've been suffering from insomnia, anxiety, and depression my whole life. I found that nothing could help. Every night I tossed and turned, waking up every 2 hours. The first night I took this, like magic, I slept a whole night without waking up. And every night since then it has worked. However, BEWARE, it will make you binge eat. You have NO control over it. Studies say weight gain from this med only affects like 15% of people. Use look at the reviews on here and across the internet–it's more like 90%. I've always been skinny, and I put on 14 pounds within a month of starting it. I quit for a week, which made me extremely depressed and unable to sleep, but I immediately lost all the weight. But I was so depressed, it hurt, so I got back on it. That's why I give this a 7, it's a conundrum, it helps so much with insomnia/depression/anxiety, but it makes you FAT. Don't try this med unless you've tried ALL other SSRIs and sleep meds."

• fai...
• November 18, 2015

"Just started taking this med again. I've been on more than I can count over the years. The only downfall I've had is the daytime foggy feeling which I'm hoping will subside over time. I've only been taking this less than a week and my depression symptoms have greatly improved as well as I sleep well every night. Appetite has gone up for me as well but not a concern for me at this point. Very happy overall. I will post again in a few weeks to give another update"

• Lov...
• April 26, 2021

"I was taking this medication for six years, and it was life-changing. I was struggling to gain weight, I never had an appetite, and I was depressed, and no medication seemed to work, but Remeron was the only pill that worked for me. Unfortunately, I put on 40 pounds, and I have an almost overweight BMI, so I will have to stop this medication. This medication won't 'cure' your depression, but it's as if nothing seems like a big deal when you're on it, so therefore you feel less stressed and anxious."

• JeN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2023

"I am an addict. I started taking Remeron at Recovery Works about 4 weeks ago. I have always had trouble sleeping due to many, many years of drug use, so they started me on 15 mg. It wasn't working, so my dosage was increased to 30 mg. Within 20 minutes after taking it, I am ready for bed. I still wake up 1-2 times every night, but I have had no trouble falling asleep whatsoever. Also, my craving to use has dramatically decreased. I don't feel like I am dependent on it, but I definitely want to take it every night before bed. My appetite and weight have remained under control and normal. I do feel a little 'foggy' in the mornings, but it usually subsides, and I am not drowsy or tired throughout the next day. This drug was the answer to my insomnia. Definitely a plus for people in recovery."

• cjo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2015

"No matter how much sleep I got, I was constantly tired. I could barely function during the day. And when I was functioning, I wanted to eat everything. In 2 months, I ended up gaining 15 lbs, which definitely did not help with the depression."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2017

"I have been taking Remeron for about three years, at various dosages. It does a great job of handling my depression without aggravating my anxiety. It also gives me severe munchies, especially for carbs. But otherwise, I have no side effects. Which is a first with me and antidepressants; the SSRIs in particular wrecked me. My doctor told me that usually, people who can't take SSRIs will be able to tolerate Remeron."

• Wei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2023

"Gained 20+ pounds in a month on Remeron. I work out every day and always maintain a calorie deficit but still excessively gained weight. I took a DNA test, and it turns out I’m not compatible with this medication and experience significant symptoms. I would suggest to everyone to get a DNA test to see which medications will or will not work for you."

• NY ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 3, 2014

"I have often extremely severe chronic depression/anxiety and Crohn's disease. My Crohn's disease can give me a great deal of acid reflux, so much so that I now have a hiatal hernia. Remeron did wonders for not only my MDD mixed with an SSRI (Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, etc.), but it also settled my stomach and helped me sleep a bit better. It doesn't work very well any longer for sleep. I tried getting off it at one point, and I went totally mental! It was only initially making me constipated for the first month, but it helps me hang on somehow."

• Tai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2020

"I have suffered from major depression for the past 20 years, which caused severe insomnia. Remeron has been a lifesaver. I have been able to sleep, but it causes weight gain. My doctor decreased it from 45 mg to 30 mg. There is no major difference between the dosages. I will be following a diet suggested by my dietician to lose 7 pounds gained from the meds."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

"I was in another deep, dark place. Have been on Lexapro for years because I struggle with MDD. It seems the Lex doesn't help much like it used to. When I go downhill, my stomach is affected. I lose my appetite and can barely eat. I get these gnawing hunger pains and eat to get rid of them, but then shortly after, I'm hungry again, but nothing sounds good or tastes good. I'm afraid of trying new meds. It's so hard. So many don't help, and you have to be on them for quite a while to know if they work. I've tried several in the past, and they gave me chest pressure/pain. Unusual, but it happens. Didn't want to try Remeron, but I was desperate. God heard my many prayers and many who were praying for me! Started feeling better and eating normally within a week! Crazy dreams and shaky for a while, but that got better. Also, am gaining weight back that I lost."

• Rem...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 25, 2017

"I have had several bouts of depression in the last 30 years. SSRIs don't work for me. Tried them all. Remeron was a lifesaver. Started at 15 mgs and now up to 45 mgs. Didn't sleep well before this med. It cured my depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Only con is weight gain, which I'm working on with walking and eating a healthy diet. My husband said he'd rather see me chubby and happy, and I totally agree. I'm so glad my doctor put me on this tricyclic antidepressant."

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2018

"I've been on Remeron and Abilify for a month now, and I can say it is true to what the doctor says it is. I paid $8 a piece for them both, at my insurance's expense. When I first started, the first two days were horrible. I was drained and hungry as heck, but my body adapted quickly. I lost 25 lbs before taking Remeron, and so far my weight has increased by 5 to 6 lbs. I have nightmares almost every night and mood swings when I don't eat, but that's just the downside. Overall, the medicine helps me sleep, eat, and feel better. I just have to get my rump back into the act of working out to avoid weight. Stay positive, lovebugs <3"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2021

"Wow. I have always refused to take medication after a bad experience years ago with citalopram. This time around, I spiraled after a bad breakup and had brief psychotic disorder. I hardly left my bed. Couldn't eat. Couldn't sleep. My doctor prescribed me this medication, and it has worked wonders. Slept a full night, and three days in, I was eating again. I'm on day nine now, and I am already experiencing positives to my mood. I have hardly had any side effects, which is also a bonus! Everyone is different, but for me, this medication saved my life."

• Glo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2023

"I am battling severe insomnia, and I took this because it helps with sleep, according to some people, but for me, it did not work at all. Insomnia persists, and I feel like a zombie. Not a good medicine for me."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2023

"After an injury that left me with chronic sciatica, I was so depressed and anxious that I had episodes of crying uncontrollably and panic attacks that lasted hours. I kept having insomnia, and I had no appetite even when I was hungry. I was having intense bouts of suicidal ideation multiple times per week. Between being on this drug at 7.5 mg every night for just over a week and starting an intensive outpatient program, I'm sleeping 8 hours every night, down to only minimal suicidal thoughts. While I'm still grieving for my old life, I'm no longer crying uncontrollably for hours at a time or overwhelmed by tiny things. It's like the difference between 3-foot waves and 6-foot waves. Without my pain level changing, this has made my life feel doable. And I actually feel like eating again. The only side effect has been minor morning sleepiness. I do advise making sure you have healthy food around when starting this drug if you tend to gain weight."

• Cho...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 22, 2016

"I slept like the dead when I took this, which was great 'cause I had horrible PPD and hadn't slept in weeks. But I gained 60 lbs in two months. I would retain so much water I felt like I was going to explode. Plus, anorgasmia, so I discontinued it after 9 months. Horrible withdrawal."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2021

"Just wanted to give an update on Remeron 15 mg taken nightly. I'm a diabetic type 2 and spoke to a few doctors regarding its safety and efficacy with diabetes. Although most SSRIs somehow interfere with diabetes, I took the plunge and decided to still try it again because it worked so well. Could not have made a better decision. I sleep much better, though using 75 mg Seroquel and Stilnox MR as well. I've had a bit of brain fog in the morning, but it subsides at about 10 in the morning, and then I'm great to go."

• Sea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2018

"I took this because I was severely suicidal and depressed due to seasonal MDD. I started it because my mother was worried, and I thought if I went on medication, it would let her relax a little. It helped me sleep and completely erased my suicidal thoughts and urges. I got a restful full night’s sleep every night. At the start, the downsides were an inability to focus, feeling extremely tired during the day, and having my suicidal thoughts and urges increase drastically. These only lasted like a few days, then everything was okay again. The only side effect that didn’t go away was weight gain, but I’d rather be heavier and alive than skinny and dead. I only went off of it because my depression is seasonal, so I don’t need it at this time of year, but I will definitely start again in the fall."

• Mic...
• September 3, 2017

"After years of being on depression medication and mood stabilizers, my body stopped responding to my typical medications. My doctor called me in Remeron to try out. I took this drug for 2 days and had to stop due to extreme anger and dark thoughts that are not typically me. My other half also went on this drug for a very short time because of the same issues. This medication is horrible."

• Hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2016

"So far, I'm very happy as my nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and anxiety have subsided. Not much relief from depression yet on day 5, but I understand it takes time. It does make my tongue numb for a bit after I take it, and I've had vivid dreams every night on it."

• Sle...
• February 16, 2016

"The first night I took it, I slept for 16 hours straight (15 mgs). When I finally forced myself to get out of bed, I had this insatiable appetite. I also walked around like a zombie, feeling groggy for the next day and a half. I took it on a Saturday night, knowing that I didn't have to be anywhere the following day (good thing). Needless to say, I stopped taking it."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2020

"I took Remeron for 6 months. It did wonders for my depression and anxiety during the first weeks. I started with the 15mg dose, but as time passed, the effect started to disappear. I increased my dose to 30. The same thing happened, the effect disappeared. Now I am taking 45mg, and the effect is not at all the same as I felt in the first weeks. Unfortunately, this medicine is not a long-term medicine. I am thinking of changing."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

"This medicine completely wipes me out. All it does is make me sleep. I can sleep over 24 hours straight when I take this. Does nothing for depression because it makes me sleepy and can’t do anything anyway when you’re sleepy."