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Side effects of Remeron
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Side effects of Remeron
by retgooe, Jul 27, 2005 12:00AM
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.
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jul 27, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 27, 2005 12:00AM
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.
