Side effects of Remeron

For depression I was prescribed Remeron several weeks ago and simultaneously told to lesson my Effexor and Wellbutrin to 150mg & 75mg daily, respectively.  After about a week I noticed my appetite had increased and I gained about 8 pounds (age 59). In addition my feet and ankles swelled. Since my research on the Internet showed that these were side effects of Remeron I stopped taking it (and notified my doctor as such).  I am now dieting to lose the weight but the ankles and feet continue to swell up and down.

Question-1: Since the ankles and feet continue to swell after being off the Remeron for a week and a half, can I assume the Remeron was not the cause?

Question-2: If Remeron was not the cause, should I have a blood test to see if there is a white-cell increase indicating something else is going on?

Thank you.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Usually ankle swelling means you are retaining fluids, and there are several causes for that.  It is worth  finding out about that just to make sure.  Also, a rapid weight gain is usually fluid retention.  Its a good reason to have a check up.