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Posted by hffcookie on February 18, 2005, at 21:25:49
Hello
I am posting for the first time because I have just begun taking Remeron 30mg/day along with the Effexor XR 300mg I was previously taking and 60mg Adderall for ADD (which, as a plus, has also helped me control the munchies from the Remeron). Anyway, I had been "trying out" the Remeron via my doctors samples for 12 days and had fantastic results. I felt lucid and that black fog of intense and unrelenting guilt and sorrow lifted for the first time in 2 years. Well, downside is that due to weekend mix-ups with my doc etc. I did not get more Remeron until 4 days later. I am now at day 3 of my "second round" on Remeron. I appreciate your patience, I know this is long, but to get to the point...during that four day window I got what seemed like a normal cold. I am severly congested and cold and decongestant otc meds are having no effect. I have read about the white blood cell count warning re Remeron and am wondering if I should be worried about this cold which seems to not be getting better...I usually bounce back from colds in a day or two...anyway...anyone with info or comments? Thank you again for reading this and once again if you post.
Best of health to everyone,
hc
Posted by banga on February 18, 2005, at 22:00:36
In reply to remeron and the flu, posted by hffcookie on February 18, 2005, at 21:25:49
I am not sure I have an answer, but just a thought--
I am not sure about Remeron, but I know some of the psychotropics out there specifically say you may develop flu-like symptoms initially--though they don't always specify what type of symptoms. Some people here,including me, have reported this happening...but at least when I experienced it, it wasn't cold-like but truly flu-like symptoms--achiness, slight temp, worn down....They usually go away with a little time.
I somehow doubt that Remeron would have that strong an effect on white blood cell count in such a short period of time...
Posted by yxibow on February 19, 2005, at 1:01:34
In reply to remeron and the flu, posted by hffcookie on February 18, 2005, at 21:25:49
> Hello
>
>I had been "trying out" the Remeron via my doctors samples for 12 days and had fantastic results. I felt lucid and that black fog of intense and unrelenting guilt and sorrow lifted for the first time in 2 years. Well, downside is that due to weekend mix-ups with my doc etc. I did not get more Remeron until 4 days later.
This "second round" could have shocked your system. 4 days later is equal or beyond the half-life decay of Remeron.
> have read about the white blood cell count warning re Remeron and am wondering if I should be worried about this cold which seems to not be
Agranulocytosis occurs in Remeron in approximately 0.1% give or take... its a very small risk. Normally fever and sore throat and other more severe signs of infection are a possible indication... I'm not sure that a bad case of the sniffles (remember that sudafed is not a cure-all) is enough to worry about it. Still if anything gets worse you should talk to your doctor, and have a simple WBC draw to determine things. I had one just as a routine over-precaution after I was on remeron for oh I dunno a few weeks.Hope you feel better.
Posted by Nixon on February 19, 2005, at 8:50:46
In reply to remeron and the flu, posted by hffcookie on February 18, 2005, at 21:25:49
> Hello
>
> I am posting for the first time because I have just begun taking Remeron 30mg/day along with the Effexor XR 300mg I was previously taking and 60mg Adderall for ADD (which, as a plus, has also helped me control the munchies from the Remeron). Anyway, I had been "trying out" the Remeron via my doctors samples for 12 days and had fantastic results. I felt lucid and that black fog of intense and unrelenting guilt and sorrow lifted for the first time in 2 years. Well, downside is that due to weekend mix-ups with my doc etc. I did not get more Remeron until 4 days later. I am now at day 3 of my "second round" on Remeron. I appreciate your patience, I know this is long, but to get to the point...during that four day window I got what seemed like a normal cold. I am severly congested and cold and decongestant otc meds are having no effect. I have read about the white blood cell count warning re Remeron and am wondering if I should be worried about this cold which seems to not be getting better...I usually bounce back from colds in a day or two...anyway...anyone with info or comments? Thank you again for reading this and once again if you post.
>
> Best of health to everyone,
> hcHi,
I have taken Remeron(15mg) for about 4 years stopping for 2 weeks twice. Speaking for myself it has been a very helpfull adjunct for sleep and anxiety. The previous poster mentioned case reports of infection and that is correct. Fortunately I have had none of those symptoms and the benefits far outweigh the possible risks for me. Good Luck. JN
Posted by hffcookie on February 19, 2005, at 12:22:45
In reply to Re: remeron and the flu, posted by banga on February 18, 2005, at 22:00:36
Posted by hffcookie on February 19, 2005, at 12:24:12
In reply to Re: remeron and the flu, posted by yxibow on February 19, 2005, at 1:01:34
Posted by hffcookie on February 19, 2005, at 12:27:38
In reply to Re: remeron and the flu » hffcookie, posted by Nixon on February 19, 2005, at 8:50:46
thanks so much for the post. i am happy to hear that you have had such long term success with remeron. i am really pleased with how it seems to be working for me. i almost forgot how it feels to be "normal." best of luck to you and thank you again. this is a very nice site - so supportive and sincere. my cold seems to be getting better already.
best,
hc
Posted by Nixon on February 19, 2005, at 15:17:17
In reply to remeron success, posted by hffcookie on February 19, 2005, at 12:27:38
> thanks so much for the post. i am happy to hear that you have had such long term success with remeron. i am really pleased with how it seems to be working for me. i almost forgot how it feels to be "normal." best of luck to you and thank you again. this is a very nice site - so supportive and sincere. my cold seems to be getting better already.
>
> best,
> hcYour welcome. JN
Posted by Phillipa on February 19, 2005, at 17:09:29
In reply to Re: remeron success, posted by Nixon on February 19, 2005, at 15:17:17
I'm also taking l5mg of remeron. It's supposed to help with my sleep. I haven't taken it alone at night, but have been taking it the same time that I take sleep meds. I have been sleeping better, and when I wake in middle of night I am no longer taking xanax to go back to sleep. So, maybe it's helping. As for the cold, it's amazing what a difference a day makes! Hope you stay well. Fondly, Phillipa
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