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Posted by hansi555 on August 16, 2008, at 12:28:46
Hi all
After trying out high dosage Remeron on its own with a various success, I have added Lexapro 10 weeks ago, gradually reducing Remeron from 60 mg to currently 37,5 and upping Lexapro from 10 to 15 mg.
However I cant seem to find a balance which will give me a constant relief - I can have 1 or maybe 2 godd weeks, then 1 or 2 weeks not-so-good weeks.
Everytime I increase the Lexapro I get nausea, loss of appetite etc. - even though I upp the dosage very slowly. When I was on 55-60 mg Remeron and 10 mg Lexapro I was too tired, it was too much in total.
But now my mood seems to suffer, so I should either up the Remeron again or upp the Lexapro.Any comments much appreciated...
I am suffering from a unipolar depression due to stress, it started more then 8 months ago
Posted by Phillipa on August 16, 2008, at 12:58:20
In reply to Lexapro - Remeron combo - what to do?, posted by hansi555 on August 16, 2008, at 12:28:46
I feel you are very blessed that you respond to ads's. From what I read I'd say up lexapro. Phillipa
Posted by ricker on August 16, 2008, at 13:04:13
In reply to Lexapro - Remeron combo - what to do?, posted by hansi555 on August 16, 2008, at 12:28:46
Chronic naseau can be depressing in itself. I suffered the same while on paxil... almost 3 months and it never subsided.
Have you tried other ssri's?
I responded well with a combination of zoloft 100mg and remeron 15mg.If the remeron is working for you at a lower dose, I would be inclined to try other ssri's or snri's. Seems like you need to find something that will work well for you at a steady dose in combination with the remeron.
Lot's of options out there so keep positive.Regards, Rick
Posted by hansi555 on August 16, 2008, at 13:13:23
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Remeron combo - what to do? » hansi555, posted by Phillipa on August 16, 2008, at 12:58:20
> I feel you are very blessed that you respond to ads's. From what I read I'd say up lexapro. Phillipa
Interesting...
Am I responding? After the first crisis was over my last 24 weeks have been a mix of 13 weeks with been good/I feel normal again and 11 weeks with set backs w. varoious mood (crying spells, no lust/no energy, dep. feelings).
Is this responding or just the normal pattern of a non-treated depression (=not responding to medicine)?
Okay, in total I feel it is going slightly in the right direction and I have managed to live a "normal" life, still working (only part time) and doing sports.
But I dont know if it would have been a lot different without any ADs.So how is the pattern when you are not responding to ADs?
Posted by Phillipa on August 16, 2008, at 20:40:24
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Remeron combo - what to do?, posted by hansi555 on August 16, 2008, at 13:13:23
For me never feel better. Phillipa ps sounds like something is working for you.
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