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From: ibegforu on 12 Jan 2006 19:22
Well I'm looking for some advice from people who've had experience
with the drug Remeron. After 2 weeks of putting off getting the
prescription filled I'm finally ready to give it a go. I have 11,
30mg tablets of the generic version. Brand name Mirtazapine.
So I mainly wanted to get this prescription because I have severe
issues with insomnia. Most likely related to anxiety with a moderate
depression lurking in the shadows. I'm posting since my anxiety me
very sensitive to medications. But I really need some sleep so the
sensitivity will have to wait. Also I live alone in my mid 20's and
I am always concerned I will have some freak allergic reaction. I also
think I'm going to fall into asleep I won't wake up from. Am I
being paranoid? I think I know the answer to this question but would
still love to hear it from someone else.
So I plan on giving it a try tonight. I will break a 30 into 2, 15's
and take 15mg before bed. So here are some questions I would love
answered by people who have tried Remeron or it's generic equivalent.
A sort of answers to FAQ if you will. In advance I would like to
thank everyone who responds to my bizarre and borderline ridiculous
questions. Here goes.

1. How long before bed should I take my 15mg dose?

2. What type of feelings can I expect that are normal while on Remeron?

3. For that matter what type of feelings has anyone experienced that
are not normal while on Remeron?

4. Anyone taken the generic version? Any difference?

5. I no Remeron has a long half-life. So what type of feelings should
I expect the next day?

6. Say I take my Remeron and I lie awake tossing and turning all night.
Should I even bother going outside the next day? I say that because I
feel weird enough as it is going outside not having slept for 24 hours.
But this time I might feel all drugged up.

7. On my pill bottle it says *PMS-Mirtazapine. Does anyone know what
the *PMS stands for?

8. Is 15mg a good starting dose? Or should I break it down again
to7.5mg?

9. Any precautions I should take while on this drug? Such as drug or
food interactions.

10. Since it has such a long half-life do I need to take it 2 nights in
a row? Or do I go one night on one night off. I say this because I
got a 3 week 15mg prescription filled. But I only got 11, 30mg tabs.
Seems like that would be only a 2-week supply at the most.

Well I hope it works out. I've heard a lot of good stories of people
having initial success with it for sleeping. I haven't taken any
pharmaceuticals for a while. So that's why I'm so nervous. I've
been trying to win the chronic insomnia battle on my own but have had
little success. The only thing that helps is working the 3rd and 2nd
shift. But I still need something to get me to bed for the hiring &
training process. Which is usually a 9-to5 ordeal. Thanks again

From: Tim J. on 12 Jan 2006 23:41
On 12 Jan 2006 16:22:21 -0800, ibegforu(a)yahoo.ca wrote:

>Well I'm looking for some advice from people who've had experience
>with the drug Remeron. After 2 weeks of putting off getting the
>prescription filled I'm finally ready to give it a go. I have 11,
>30mg tablets of the generic version. Brand name Mirtazapine.
>So I mainly wanted to get this prescription because I have severe
>issues with insomnia. Most likely related to anxiety with a moderate
>depression lurking in the shadows. I'm posting since my anxiety me
>very sensitive to medications. But I really need some sleep so the
>sensitivity will have to wait. Also I live alone in my mid 20's and
>I am always concerned I will have some freak allergic reaction. I also
>think I'm going to fall into asleep I won't wake up from. Am I
>being paranoid? I think I know the answer to this question but would
>still love to hear it from someone else.

Disclaimer: I have a *VERY* high tolerance for most medications. I
currently take 90mg. of Remeron with 30mg of Valium each night for
sleep, and it only works about half of the time. So keeping that in
mind, I'll try to answer your questions from my point of view.

I wouldn't be too concerned about an allergic reaction. If you can
commit 8-9 hours of sleep, then I wouldn't think waking up would be an
issue. It never has been for me.

>So I plan on giving it a try tonight. I will break a 30 into 2, 15's
>and take 15mg before bed. So here are some questions I would love
>answered by people who have tried Remeron or it's generic equivalent.
> A sort of answers to FAQ if you will. In advance I would like to
>thank everyone who responds to my bizarre and borderline ridiculous
>questions. Here goes.
>
>1. How long before bed should I take my 15mg dose?

I've had it take effect as soon as 15 minutes (with the brand name
dissolvable tablet) to never. With the generic tablets, I'd expect it
will take effect between 20 and 30 minutes.

>2. What type of feelings can I expect that are normal while on Remeron?

At low dosages, you may have an increased appetite. I gained over 60
lbs. on Remeron, and it didn't stabilize until my doctor upped my
dosage from 30mg. to 90mg. It seems some of the side effects subside
at higher doses.

>3. For that matter what type of feelings has anyone experienced that
>are not normal while on Remeron?

It never did a damn thing for my depression. It only helps my
insomnia.

>4. Anyone taken the generic version? Any difference?

Yes, and the only difference I've noticed is the generic tablets take
a bit longer to work than the solutabs.

>5. I no Remeron has a long half-life. So what type of feelings should
>I expect the next day?

You might feel a bit hung over the next day. I've never experienced
it, but I've seen reports in this group to that effect.

>6. Say I take my Remeron and I lie awake tossing and turning all night.
> Should I even bother going outside the next day? I say that because I
>feel weird enough as it is going outside not having slept for 24 hours.
> But this time I might feel all drugged up.

If it hasn't kicked in within 3 to 4 hours, then I'd suspect any
"drugged up" feeling you have the next day is related to not getting
any sleep.

>7. On my pill bottle it says *PMS-Mirtazapine. Does anyone know what
>the *PMS stands for?

It's usually the manufacturer's code. In this case, I'd guess
http://www.pharmascience.com/

>8. Is 15mg a good starting dose? Or should I break it down again
>to7.5mg?

15mg is a normal starting dose. But in all cases, you should start
with the dosage your doctor put you on. If you feel it isn't working,
then talk with your doctor about changing your dosage.

>9. Any precautions I should take while on this drug? Such as drug or
>food interactions.

I've noticed no food or drug interactions with Remeron. But a quick
call to your pharmacist should give you a more educated answer.

>10. Since it has such a long half-life do I need to take it 2 nights in
>a row? Or do I go one night on one night off. I say this because I
>got a 3 week 15mg prescription filled. But I only got 11, 30mg tabs.
>Seems like that would be only a 2-week supply at the most.

If you are taking it for insomnia, you will likely need to take it
every night.

>Well I hope it works out. I've heard a lot of good stories of people
>having initial success with it for sleeping. I haven't taken any
>pharmaceuticals for a while. So that's why I'm so nervous. I've
>been trying to win the chronic insomnia battle on my own but have had
>little success. The only thing that helps is working the 3rd and 2nd
>shift. But I still need something to get me to bed for the hiring &
>training process. Which is usually a 9-to5 ordeal. Thanks again

This stuff generally works well, you just may need some time to find
the right dosage for you. Good luck!

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