Remeron and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Hey...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2021

For Depression "So I suffer from depression and anxiety. I had a really rough spot in my life, and the doctor prescribed 60 mg of Remeron daily. It definitely helped me sleep and minimize depression and anxiety, but I gained 60 lb in 6 months. I went from 180 lb to 240 lb, I'm serious. I got off of it, and 6 months later, I'm back to a natural weight around 200 lb. It's a hardcore drug in my eyes. If you are having serious issues, it's worth taking, but you will gain weight. Everyone gains weight on it..."

• Siv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2023

For Depression "I started taking 7.5 mg of Remeron to address symptoms of depression, followed by anxiety. My psych bumped it up to 15 mg after 3 weeks out of the two months I took it. It worked great at first, but after about 2 months, I gained 18 lbs and had issues with low sexual desire and developed premature ejaculation. I’m really sad these side effects are the reason I’m switching to Lexapro. It did its job, but rapid weight gain and sexual dysfunction are definitely something that I’ve never had problems with. If neither of these side effects were present, I’d give it a 9/10."

• Ano...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 2, 2025

For Depression "I have taken 30 mg of Remeron for 13 years. In the beginning, I had a very dry mouth for the first six weeks, and then that went away. It also caused me to have constipation, which has never gone away. I was always a great sleeper up until I had a mental breakdown in 2012. They put me on Remeron to help anxiety and sleep, but it has never helped me sleep. My brain always feels awake and will not shut down to allow me to sleep at night. So I take Lunesta 1 mg every night for sleep, and that does make me sleep. When I had my mental breakdown, I lost 14 pounds. When I started the Remeron, it made me gain 18 pounds in about two months. I needed to gain the weight back to look and feel healthy again. I was disappointed that I gained four extra pounds back as my weight had been a healthy weight for years. Now what seems to happen with weight gain is I gain about 1 pound a year, and I can never lose it. So at this point, I have gained an additional 9 pounds over the 13 years of taking Remeron."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2010

"I was put on the Remeron initially for insomnia. It caused me to gain a little weight, but I only weighed about 95 lbs., so that was a plus for me. I took it for about 7 years. Then the sleep got worse, and Ambien was added. I have been diagnosed with anxiety, stress, and panic disorder, as well as fibromyalgia. It finally got to a point where nothing was working. Two sleep specialists later, I am just dealing. I had to quit work because of the inability to sleep and function in my job. I am on Seroquel for sleep, which has caused me to gain about 25 lbs., unfortunately, it has been the only thing that has helped with the sleep and the Klonopin. Remeron was great for depression and sleep for about 7 years. I gained very little weight from it, and it works."

• Jay...
• March 11, 2021

For Depression "This helped take the edge away from my depression and anxiety, but wasn’t too relieving. The side effects are what is getting the best of me. I gained 60 lbs, and I always feel fatigued, but a weird one is that I started getting this pain in my upper-left side of my back, and it hurt in the front too, like below my pectoral. I thought it was a back strain, but after I researched it, it turns out this medication can inflame your pancreas and that’s what is causing that for me. Overall, it can definitely help, but be aware of side effects."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2011

For Depression "I have been on Remeron for about 2 months. It has helped a little with my depression, which is good, but I am getting too many side effects. After reading all the comments, I will be calling my doctor in the morning. I used to get a good night's sleep, but since I am on Remeron, I don't sleep. I am gaining weight and also having a lot of hot flashes. I don't know if it is related to this medication, but since I am on Remeron, my restless leg syndrome is back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2022

For Major Depressive Disorder "Within 15 mins of taking it (at night) without fail, I became extremely hungry. Now, after three months of taking it, I can recognize it. I've gained weight because this is also used as an appetite stimulant. I don't eat now after I take it."

• cor...
• December 13, 2013

For Depression "Constantly hungry so gained a lot of weight."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2022

For Major Depressive Disorder "By far the most excellent choice for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Fast-acting. Be aware of weight gain. This is a miracle drug. So effective."

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2008

For Depression "This was a great antidepressant but I gained weight."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2012

"Remeron got rid of my depression, and my anxiety was a lot better. I also was able to get to sleep a lot easier. I did notice some weight gain, though, but not a lot."

• tom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2019

For Depression "Although very effective, it gave me tremendous side effects such as dry mouth, weight gain, and daytime sleepiness, along with decreased libido. All side effects were not worth the benefit."

• Anonymous
• March 23, 2010

For Insomnia "One month on 7.5 mg - great for sleep and anti-anxiety. Definitely increased my appetite, which is great for now. Not too much weight gain."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2010

For Anxiety "Remeron helped my anxiety, but came with side effects. The worst was an uncontrollable appetite and subsequent weight gain. But everyone is different."

• Fuk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2022

For Major Depressive Disorder "Don’t touch this stuff, it is the worst antidepressant I’ve ever come across, unless being a permanent zombie (fat too) is your thing."