Prozac and Remeron

[serinitynow1]

Recently came off of Paxil and had terrible withdrawl symptons doing so. My doc put my on Remeron which helped  tremedously getting me off Paxil.
Now about to go on Prozac (was on this back in 94 and it was a miracle drug for me)  My doctor is going to keep me on a low dose of Remeron for about 3 weeks to help with an side effects from my body geeting use to theProzac anyone else been on both of these meds at the same time?

[Hensley258]

I know what you mean. I was kind of let down by Remeron too. It helped a little, but not enough to make my life tolerable. I was expecting more from it.

I found an old Tri-cyclic called Protriptilyne that I just can't say enough good things about. It gives you a really nice calm energy that really helps to make you feel more normal. I think more people should try it. It's not a drug that is often prescribed simply because a lot of doctors don't know much about Protriptilyne.

I'm glad my Psychiatrist pulled it out of the grab bag because it has me doing a lot better now. That says a lot because my depression is a tough nut to crack because I am med resistant.

[serinitynow1]

I've heard  that is one of the drawbacks for Remeron.  I've only been on it for a month and no weight gain except the 5 lbs that I had lost from the terrible withdrawl side effects of the Paxil.  My Doctor only plans to keep me on it until my body gets use to the Prozac....and I agree I'm ok on the Remeron, but don't feel as though it is helping me that much.

[Hensley258]

I took Remeron for 12 months, it worked ok at best. The main problem is that Remeron is the #1 king daddy of weight gain antidepressants. It makes Paxil look like a diet pill.

I never gain weight from antidepressants, but that damn Remeron put 60 Lbs on me in 12 months. That was with cutting my food intak down to 900 Calories a day.

Once my friends started calling me tubby I had to switch.