Reviewer: Anita, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was hospitalized for 10 days after trying to commit suicide due to a dark depression following the death of my husband. This medication was given to me along with Trazodone and Melatonin. It sure lets me sleep good. In fact, I want to sleep ALL the time! When I get up in the morning, I feel sedated and I feel that way until mid-afternoon. I have been on this medication 14 days and have gaine ... Show Full Comment

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I was hospitalized for 10 days after trying to commit suicide due to a dark depression following the death of my husband. This medication was given to me along with Trazodone and Melatonin. It sure lets me sleep good. In fact, I want to sleep ALL the time! When I get up in the morning, I feel sedated and I feel that way until mid-afternoon. I have been on this medication 14 days and have gained 2 lbs so far. If I continue to put on the weight, I will protest. Dr will have to change my medication because gaining weight would create another depressive mood!
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Reviewer: ReadingGirl, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Was dealing with cancer and was given Remeron for depression. After having surgery for the cancer which was successful I continued with the drug but was having issues with my blood pressure. My BP would drop over 20 points when I stood up and I would lose my breath when walking short distances. All symptoms went away once I quit taking the drug. I would not recommend this drug to anyone as it set ... Show Full Comment

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Was dealing with cancer and was given Remeron for depression. After having surgery for the cancer which was successful I continued with the drug but was having issues with my blood pressure. My BP would drop over 20 points when I stood up and I would lose my breath when walking short distances. All symptoms went away once I quit taking the drug. I would not recommend this drug to anyone as it set my recovery back greatly.
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Reviewer: sup, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was prescribed Remeron 30mg (on top of 30mg escitalopram) for panic disorder and depression. It has worked wonders for my panic attacks: I have not had a full-symptom panic attack since starting it. It also puts me to sleep every night which is highly appreciated. The downside: weight gain. I do not eat more than before I started, and yet I gained weight all year. I'd recommend frequent e ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed Remeron 30mg (on top of 30mg escitalopram) for panic disorder and depression. It has worked wonders for my panic attacks: I have not had a full-symptom panic attack since starting it. It also puts me to sleep every night which is highly appreciated. The downside: weight gain. I do not eat more than before I started, and yet I gained weight all year. I'd recommend frequent exercise or reducing your regular calorie intake if you want to avoid gaining weight, even then not sure it's possible.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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You will gain a tremendous amount of weight if you use Remeron. I was hungry literally all the time! I am a skinny to muscular guy who tried this drug for about 6 months and I gained over 30 pounds! The only thing that worked is it helped me sleep due to the weight gain. I normally don't eat very much or have an appetite, but I would go out for breakfast and eat a full pancake breakfast follow ... Show Full Comment

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You will gain a tremendous amount of weight if you use Remeron. I was hungry literally all the time! I am a skinny to muscular guy who tried this drug for about 6 months and I gained over 30 pounds! The only thing that worked is it helped me sleep due to the weight gain. I normally don't eat very much or have an appetite, but I would go out for breakfast and eat a full pancake breakfast followed by more sweet items and I would still be hungry. I felt like a pregnant woman with cravings for constant food. Stay away from this drug! There are too many better alternatives out there.
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Reviewer: Bum, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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My doctor added to my Lexapro and I felt 100% better in about 3 weeks.I started gaining weight and he upped the dose to 40 mg per day not 20 and he said the higher doses causes you to lose weight, I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks. Over course I have cut out sugar and speed walk 2 miles about 5 days a week. But I had been doing that prior. Not the suger decrease but the excersie.

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My doctor added to my Lexapro and I felt 100% better in about 3 weeks.I started gaining weight and he upped the dose to 40 mg per day not 20 and he said the higher doses causes you to lose weight, I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks. Over course I have cut out sugar and speed walk 2 miles about 5 days a week. But I had been doing that prior. Not the suger decrease but the excersie.
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