Remeron User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Mni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2020

For Depression "I was prescribed 7.5 mg Remeron along with 50 mg of Zoloft. I've only taken two doses, and it left me in a zombie state for two days. I slept, but I slept from 11 pm to 11 am, which is obviously unrealistic. Even after I woke up, I felt out of it, as if I was on drugs almost, and was exhausted all day. I also felt like my thinking was off and like I couldn't even form a sentence, it is very terrifying. It is almost like my brain can't process what is going on in front of me, even my vision felt off. I don't plan on taking this anymore."

• Pop...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2015

For Depression "The first time my doctor prescribed this medication, I ate 2 whole large pizzas, a family-sized lasagna, 2 sandwiches, and some desserts all in one sitting. The day after, I decided to get off of it. I then realized I couldn't sleep very well and I had some depression, which otherwise, at the time, nothing else was helping me cope with besides my Buspar/Klonopin. Thus, I continued my dosage of 15mg. It is true, at least for me, the lower dosage is higher sedating of the medication. Once I figured out a way of controlling the 1-2 hour boost of what seemed like an infinite metabolism, I felt awesome, if only for a short while, then immediate beauty sleep followed. I definitely recommend this to anyone with sleep problems."

• RHa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 6, 2019

For Depression "I have been on 15 mg Remeron for almost a year, and it has been a blessing. I suffer from chronic PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. My anxiety was probably least affected by the medication, but it could be due to my dose. However, my depression is almost entirely gone, if it does appear, the duration is typically shorter, and it’s overall less intense. I get a great night's sleep almost every night, which is so important for health. My frequency of night terrors has been reduced to one per season. I don’t feel as dissociated, and when I get sleep paralysis (which follows my night terrors), the duration is more like 1-2 minutes versus 30 minutes, which is just about how long it used to last. So far, Remeron is doing more than I could ask for regarding my mental health. Overall, I’ve felt so much better, and my brain doesn’t feel off, hazy, or confused. I would recommend bringing it up to your doctor if you suffer from several mental health disorders like mine because it works well for that combination."

• DDa...
• April 18, 2017

For Depression "I have tried Doxepin, Escitalopram, and others. Remeron or Mirtazapine is the best for chronic insomnia with depression (my issue). It also reduces daytime anxiety. I feel relaxed but sufficiently alert for mental and physical work. I think my efficiency has increased with it. So far no weight issues either (I think not all people will gain weight, probably only a small minority), stomach feels great. No dry mouth, no anticholinergic side-effects. Even my allergies are dying. Hamstring pain is also reduced, which I suffer from, and somehow one of my painful cysts has also disappeared. All in all, my daytime posture is better than ever since the age of 18. I feel youthful. The only negative side effect I feel is increased urination."

• sca...
• August 1, 2013

For Depression "I have been prescribed Remeron for about 8 months now and it is a miracle. It not only helped me put on weight when I needed to because I have lost so much from all the anxiety, it also gave me an amazing night's sleep every night. Yeah, it does give you some crazy dreams sometimes and you might gain a few pounds, but your quality of life is so much better. I was so happy the next day when I woke up. I finally felt like I figured it out. I say yes to the Remeron Cycle."

• mqu...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 19, 2012

For Depression "Mirtazapine has helped me on more than one occasion. I've cycled through the gamut of antidepressants including but not limited to Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, etc., but nothing really worked until Remeron. Thought I was okay to stop all medicines a year ago and did fine for a while but now feeling awful again; depressed and underweight. Renewed my script today and taking my first dose of Remeron tonight. Bring on the munchies! I just love a donut."

• HER...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2020

For Depression "REMERON/MIRTAZAPINE was wonderful the first two weeks, particularly because I felt dismal for 50 years, then mirtazapine came about. But after two weeks of a new life of positivity, things changed to a life of pain, nausea, apathy, crying, worrying, close to zero motivation, even to use the restroom. I can go on and on, basically now I wonder why people live for 100% negativity, literally even when you list all things. I wish I never experienced the good from this drug because now mental torture and horrible chronic pains would best describe my life!!!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2013

For Depression "No effect on mood or anxiety, did help with sleep though. Gained 22 lbs over 3 or 4 months, which really made me depressed! Slowly tapered off on my own, am now losing the weight and just started Celexa. Can already feel a difference in anxiety level, am amazed."

• 123...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I gained 25 lbs in 6 weeks on Remeron. I was 125 lbs when I started the medication and now I’m bordering on overweight. Luckily, when I stopped the medication, the weight gain stopped. It helped slightly with my chronic migraines and did not make me sleepy. I feel it did improve my quality of sleep somewhat, but not enough to continue gaining weight at that rate. I did exercise and watch what I ate, but it just made me too hungry. It had no effect on my depression, unfortunately, and I feel much worse about myself after gaining all that weight. Ketamine therapy has been the only antidepressant to work for me yet."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "Having failed most SSRIs, Remeron was a real surprise. It calmed me, helped me sleep, helped me focus, but most importantly had almost no side effects. My appetite went crazy the first week but mellowed out afterwards. I get pretty drowsy about an hour after taking it, so I only take it at bedtime. I had to drop from 45 mg to 30 mg due to it amping me up rather than sedating. Works fine, no tolerance type effects unlike Z-drugs."

• Vin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 15, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "This is perfect for sleep at 7.5 or less. Get to sleep easily, with no worrisome thoughts before bed. I was taking it for depression after a no-go with Prozac. I couldn't handle the fatigue at therapeutic dose, and now I use Wellbutrin XL 300 in the morning and Remeron 7.5 at bedtime. I take the Wellbutrin at 6 am then go back to bed. When I get up at 8, I already have a lift from the Wellbutrin, one cup of coffee, and absolutely no fatigue. Happy, less anxious, lost a few pounds, and no sexual problems. I love this combination, and don't feel a need to change or add anything. I am curious how a higher dose of Remeron would be now, but I would hate to lose the fabulous sleep effect I get now. I am guaranteed to sleep within 30 minutes. Great meds!"

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2012

For Depression "Great, SSRIs do next to nothing for me but this has helped a TON. I tried Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, etc., and they did very little for me but the week I started on Remeron 30mg, I felt so much better, almost like myself again."

• bum...
• June 16, 2016

For Depression "At first, I took Remeron and I was knocked out for a full day. I was underweight and had panic anxiety. This really helped me. After the first day, my body seemed to adjust to Remeron and by the 3rd day, I didn't have any tired feeling at all. It definitely helped me with sleep. I am now on 30 x 2 tabs a day and have been on this for years. I am actually afraid to get off of it. It has helped me through very difficult times."

• Dal...
• September 22, 2009

For Depression "I have been on Remeron (now Mirtazapine generic) for about 9 years now. It works great and I have NO sexual side effects, in that I can easily have an orgasm, which other SSRIs that I tried would not allow."

• kml...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 1, 2014

For Depression "I have been on Remeron since last April. Wonderful!! Nothing else worked...tried everything in the past 4 years. Gained 20 pounds but was so happy to feel better until my blood work showed a high increase in my cholesterol which is stated in info so check yours out. I am now trying Paxil but if does not work will have to go back on Remeron and a Cholesterol pill which I am not happy about but the good outweighs the bad. Anyone else have this problem..."

• Tk4...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2024

For Major Depressive Disorder "Remeron has helped me greatly with my anxiety and intrusive thoughts. My anxiety was so bad that I couldn’t eat or concentrate. Once I started taking Remeron, my sleep improved, my mood improved, and my appetite is back. I would highly suggest giving Remeron a try. Only downside for me personally is the weight gain. The cravings on this medication are very hard to control at times, especially at night."

• Fre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have been giving Remeron to my wife (79), who has been diagnosed with advanced dementia. She sometimes is completely confused and becomes even hostile towards me, her husband of 50 years. I have experimented with various doses of Remeron and found out that giving her 15 mg doses three times a day is effective and usually keeps her in a reasonable to good mood. In the evening, her anxiety comes back about our cats who are used to going outside. I give her a small alcoholic drink (Irish Cream), which has a very beneficial effect on her. Remeron does not seem to interact negatively with alcohol. One hour before bedtime, I give her 10 mg of Melatonin. She sleeps very well. I have found that 15 mg of Remeron in the morning, 15 to 30 mg at 2 pm, and sometimes another 15 mg in the evening is a very good combination. I know that one should not give more than 45 mg a day, but sometimes an additional dose at night is necessary."

• edd...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 29, 2013

For Depression "They gave me Remeron in the hospital. I took it for two and a half years. It worked wonders for me. I have had no luck at all with SSRIs. My doctor told me that usually people who have no luck with SSRIs usually have good luck with tetracyclic antidepressants. The only drawback is I gained 85 lbs, which, needless to say, did not help my self-image. I'm considering Ludiomil (maprotiline)."

• Spe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2019

For Depression "After taking this one week, I have to say I am totally sedated. If we had an earthquake (CA), I wouldn’t be able to get off the bed. I am quitting now. I am a fall risk, new widow, and anxious. I feel like this drug is changing my heart rate and I have a horrible headache. Almost ER time. Please tell me someone, how long is this in my system? I am worried I’ll be in bed all day. Literally can’t stand up, and this is after 12 hours of sleep."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2012

For Depression "I've been on Remeron for nearly two weeks now, and I can feel my mood elevating and depression decreasing already. Also, I'm now getting full nights of sleep, which is also an amazing feeling. The only downsides I've seen so far are some grogginess in the morning (though that has been less and less noticeable) and ravenous hunger (this has not gotten less). Luckily, because now I'm starting to actually want to leave the house and do stuff, I've been able to work out pretty consistently this past week, and hopefully that will counteract the effects of me eating the weight of a horse every day. I've tried more antidepressants than I can count on one hand, and this is the first time in a long time I've started to feel better."

• exp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2024

"I have been on and off antidepressants my whole life, and was struggling with the side effects of Prozac (stimulant causing sleep issues). I had tried Remeron before, but it was too sedating and I felt like a zombie the entire next day. But my doctor suggested revisiting it and I had time off work so thought why not. I started on 7.5 and took it in the morning. Five hours later I was in a full nap on the couch. So I changed the time when I took it (right after dinner) and the effects lined up with bedtime and slept wonderfully. No hangover fog the next day, could function as normal. I next tried to increase the dose to 15, per my doctor, and experienced the stifled breathing issues detailed as a side effect, which someone attributed to the increase in norepinephrine activity from Remeron. So I reduced the dosage to 7.5 and feel fine again. I no longer have ideation and severe (constant) fight or flight, or depression. It's saved my life."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2011

For Anxiety "For two years, I have had chronic nausea that starts about an hour after waking up and lasts through mid-afternoon. It is so bad I usually have to skip lunch. For various reasons, I believed it was anxiety-related, and after some research, asked my doctor if I could try mirtazapine due to its anti-anxiety, antiemetic, and appetite-stimulating properties. I could not be happier! The nausea was better the first day after taking it, and within two or three days was totally gone. I finally have my appetite back, too. I don't know that I'd recommend this medicine to people who are overweight, but for those who can afford or even want to gain weight it can be a lifesaver!"

• Swe...
• January 17, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "My experience with Remeron is short. It worked wonders for me, but I stopped it as it causes awful weight gain. 21 pounds in 4 weeks. I looked pregnant. It made me more depressed. I would just eat. It does something to your brain that makes you feel as though you are never full. At night, I would sneak food. I could not stop. I was at 30mg. I've heard 15 mg is worse for weight gain. Also, this drug is also given to elderly patients who are undergoing chemotherapy and also given to people with eating disorders (bulimia and anorexia). As I said, in one respect, it did wonders for me with anxiety and depression and stopped the voices in my head and helped me sleep. But I couldn't go through gaining any more weight."

• arn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have been anxious, paranoid, and depressed since puberty (10 years). Doctors have tried SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzos, but nothing seemed to be working. The doctor wrote a script for Remeron. I was skeptical at first, and the initial side effects scared me (slurred speech, drowsiness, blurred vision), however, I kept with it and I feel so much better. It is relieving being able to live without thinking I am about to get fired or if I am getting fat (which is ridiculous). I actually have an eating disorder, and I am clinically underweight. My neurotic paranoia seems to be somewhat cornered, and I no longer depend on alcohol to keep me under control. I have only been on the drug for a week at 15 mg. Hopefully, this journey is almost over."

• FLG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

For Depression "This medication was the magic bullet for me, anxiety-wise and depression-wise. I slept extremely well, and my anxiety plummeted. I would have definitely stayed on it if it weren't for the atrocious weight gain! I am normally 110 lbs or so, and within 1.5 months, I was up to 130 lbs! During this time, I wasn't eating much more than normal, and I was skateboarding, canoeing, and running, yet still putting on weight. I was the happiest, yet the fattest I had EVER been on this drug, so it was a love/hate relationship. I decided to go off of it because I couldn't tolerate the weight. It was a shame since it was extremely effective for me otherwise. Oh well."