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Posted by Dr. Bob on June 8, 2002, at 10:12:34
[Posted by sgreen1234 on June 8, 2002, at 9:30:39]
> Hi, I have been on 15mg of Zispin/Remeron for nearly 6 months. I am a teacher and initially took 3 months off work to try and get over my insomnia/anxiety and depression. During this time I made the decision to become a part time teacher as of September 1st to reduce my stress and hopefully lead a happier life. I have been back at work for two months and coped reasonably well. It is now half term and I am so so tired. I feel like I may have been fighting the side effects of the drugs for ages, but they do at least make me sleep. I am very anxious at the thought of returning to work for one more 7 week half term and just dont know if I will cope. I have no 'get up and go' and am apprehensive and anxious about everything. I am also to become a father in November, which also make me anxious. I want to come off the zispin, but am worried that I might get worse. Things arn't great at the moment, but is this as good as it gets? Has anybody out there got experience of long term use of this drug, or indeed withdrawal stories?
Posted by Phil on June 8, 2002, at 13:00:39
In reply to Zispin / Remeron « sgreen1234, posted by Dr. Bob on June 8, 2002, at 10:12:34
I took Remeron quite a while but as part of a cocktail. Are you seeing a family or pdoc? Have you tried increasing the dosage to 60mg?
I know exactly where you are at and have been there more than once. If you're not seeing a psychiatrist, it would be wise to switch if that's all you have tried.
You're saying,"I'm depressed and so anxious I don't know if I can work. Should I stop meds?"
You really need to get your depression/anxiety under control. First priority. You could be 15-30mg away from happy.
my 2 bits
Congrats on the becoming a father up the road. What's there to be anxious about? :-)Phil
Posted by pandabomb on June 8, 2002, at 13:20:53
In reply to Re: Zispin / Remeron « sgreen1234 » Dr. Bob, posted by Phil on June 8, 2002, at 13:00:39
i was on remeron for a little bit (6 - 8 months) i didnt notice any AD effects but it did help me sleep for the first few weeks!
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Posted by sgreen1234 on June 8, 2002, at 15:32:44
In reply to Re: Zispin / Remeron « sgreen1234, posted by pandabomb on June 8, 2002, at 13:20:53
Something else I have experienced on Remeron/zispin, is a numbnes, tingling sensation on my face and ear. Anybody else had this?
Posted by Minmaster on June 10, 2002, at 0:00:09
In reply to Zispin / Remeron, posted by sgreen1234 on June 8, 2002, at 15:32:44
yea i have the tingling sensation on my face, at my eyes and nose. sometimes i have the sensation on my arms and legs. when i take remeron and smoke ganja, sometimes i get really messed up and cant feel my body. i feel like my head is floating in mid air and my body feels like a feather.
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