Remeron User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• rub...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 7, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "Mirtazapine took my depression away in as little as 5 days. It was great, now I can live. 5 months later I started having severe bouts of breathlessness. My Psych says it is not the drug, it is anxiety. I stopped the drug for three days and the symptom totally went away. I went back on it real quick cuz the depression came on fast. Doc put me on 0.5 mg clonazepam twice a day, but doesn't help the breathing. Anybody else have this breathlessness?"

• Ger...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I'm on week 4 of mirtazapine 30mg and still feeling anxious. I have some really good days, so I think the tablet has started working, but then the next day I can be anxious all day long, which then disheartens me. I'm wondering whether to stick with it? Any experience would be welcome."

• sam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 13, 2013

For Insomnia "I have been on Remeron for 3.5 years. I started out on 15 mg and now currently on 30 mg. I have tried every sleep medication available. This is by far the best medication I have ever been on for sleep. Yes, I get the ravenous hunger, and it takes about 2 hours to make me sleepy. An hour after I take it is when the hunger kicks in, and I eat for the entire day before bed. I have gained about 30 lbs over the time being on it, but it has now tapered off, I hope! However, for me, sleep is so important, so it's a matter of what's more important, the perfect body or being so tired and depressed due to lack of sleep. If you start watching what you eat prior to bed, which I do now and wish I knew or realized this early on, you can help keep the weight."

• Hun...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 16, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "I love Remeron! Even though it doesn't work sometimes, it definitely helps with mood, sleep, and your appetite when it does. I guess because I've taken it for so long, my body thinks it's a Skittle. But skipping a week or just taking it when needed has better results for me. Without it, I tend to lose weight every day from the effects of not eating when I'm busy. This helps me to keep my appetite and energy up until the next dosage. I hope this post and the medicine helps someone else as well. Just do not forget about the symptoms, be prepared for them, and enjoy your life on Remeron!"

• Nev...
• May 14, 2020

For Depression "I literally split a 15mg down to into 8ths because my body is so sensitive. Wow... I have been out of it for DAYS. I cannot stop sleeping. Put me in a horrible weird state like I don't know what's going on or like I'm truly awake. Just feel 'out of it'... Off of a sliver! I have read contradictory things about dosing. I would indeed say and agree with that the lower doses are VERY sedating. Very weirdly vivid (not nightmarish) dreams... I had a gene test done and this medication was on my 'lower doses maybe be required'. I can't even imagine what a high dose would do! This is completely staying on my 'NO!' list! Be careful of this medication because it is POWERFUL. I feel like I've just been high for days. Like I've just been smoking the most dank weed and I've just been stuck in this high. When I wake up, I feel like I'm manic, like I just have a huge rush of anxiety. I wanted to try this because I am experiencing 'heartburn' like chest pain that isn't acid-related at all."

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2011

For Anxiety "After 4 LONG years of 'experimenting' with Lexapro, Paxil, and benzos on and off with my regular MD, I decided to see a Psychiatrist that's very popular in my city. I told him my symptoms and that I was also going through Ativan tolerance withdrawal. He prescribed me Remeron and agreed to wean me off the Ativan properly. I don't know why my regular MD didn't try this miracle medicine on me! GRR!! This changed me overnight. It has STOPPED my nervous stomach and I'm eating again. I sleep well too. A few side effects would be the flashing lights you see when you close your eyes the 1st night I took it, and restless legs and vivid dreams but those are slowly disappearing. This medicine has helped me drastically."

• sat...
• July 10, 2008

For Anxiety "I had been taking Remeron for about 4 years for severe anxiety and insomnia. It works great and gets you back on a normal sleep pattern right away. Yes, the side effects do get less and less after a few weeks. I have stopped using it now."

• Pre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 24, 2023

For Major Depressive Disorder "I read about Remeron somewhere online and asked my doctor for it. I take 30 mg daily. It helps with depression and helps me sleep. Take it right before you go to sleep. If you take it earlier, you might get hungry. Because this medicine makes food indescribably delicious. Get this drug. It will help you immensely. Good luck!"

• ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 20, 2014

For Major Depressive Disorder "I was on Remeron for about 2 years before. Helped very much with my depression. But although I often felt very sleepy near the beginning of the treatment, the massive fatigue eventually subsided to an acceptable level. 20 mins after taking it, I'm ready for bed. I can't keep my eyes open no matter what. I just restarted Remeron two days ago after more than a year being on it. As I type this, I feel fogged over, sort of sleepy, and immensely 'munchie'. As before when I took it, I'd find myself waking up several times a night going to raid the fridge and cabinets for munchie or sweet foods (and meats! definitely craved meat all the time). So again, on Remeron: eating again, sleeping some, more relaxed, less sad."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 1, 2019

For Depression "I've been on Remeron for several years now. Primarily for insomnia but also for anxiety and depression. This medication helps me tremendously like no others I've tried. No side effects besides hunger and weight gain. Highly recommend"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2019

For Depression "I was started on 7.5 mg of Remeron when I was having anxiety and panic attacks. Within a few days, I started feeling significantly better. A few months later, and I have had only a few minor episodes of panic. It has greatly improved my life with no major side effects."

• jef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2014

For Major Depressive Disorder "30 mg dosage. What to possibly expect based on my experience. Day 1: I was extremely tired. If I let my head hit the pillow, I would experience microsleep. I felt a little dizzy at times. Be careful around stairs if you suffer from vertigo. Functionality was delayed - my mind was in a cloud and it was difficult to work or concentrate on something that required deep attention. Day 2: I felt hungover. Hypersensitive to sounds, meaning that my mind would abnormally jolt to a greater sense of attention to a noise than before. The dizziness remained but at a decreased level. Day 3: Almost normal; just slightly tired."

• 172...
• May 8, 2023

For Depression "I was on Remeron for 2 years, but over that time, I just got worse. I tried coming off three times, but the withdrawal was hell on earth! Luckily, but not lucky, I had a near-fatal car crash. I was in a coma in ICU for a month, then in the trauma ward for another at Southmead, Bristol. For some reason, they took me off Remeron when I first went in. Eventually, when I came around six weeks later, after the delirium had gone, I felt better than I had for the last two years while being on Remeron. Even with a broken tibia, broken hip, broken jaw, damaged vertebrae, blood clots, and 2 cardiac arrests, it was worth it just to get off that poison!"

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2012

For Depression "I have been on Remeron for 3 years now and it's the best antidepressant I've ever been on. I have tried Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, and Effexor. Remeron is the only one that made me happy to be alive. I did gain about 3 pounds but then was feeling so good I decided to become a vegan and improve my physical health, which before I could have cared less about. So now I've lost the pounds. Plus, a few pounds is definitely worth the improvement in mood and sleep. I have found it's really important how much I take and at what time. I did get restless leg syndrome which made it hard to sleep so I tried breaking up my 30 mg pill and taking 1/2 at 7:30 and 1/2 at 9:00 pm. That wasn't helping my mood. For best results, I take 30 mg at 6:00 pm and go to bed at 9:00."

• Anonymous
• February 21, 2012

For Depression "I have been on Remeron for a little over 3 months for depression and anxiety. It has changed my life after years of insomnia and depression. I think I finally found what works for me. The first couple of weeks are rough though, I felt tired all the time, especially the first day, I slept 21 hours! It gets better after about 3 weeks. I am depression-free, and I sleep a whole lot better than I used to. If you are afraid of the side effects, don't worry, they will diminish after about a couple of weeks... just stick it out, it's well worth it. I have taken almost every antidepressant in the books, and Remeron is the only one that has worked for me. I think you should give it a try, it works for a lot of people!"

• K_T...
• September 12, 2009

For Depression "This antidepressant has been a blessing in my life. I was 25 lbs underweight due to depression, and also had sporadic sleeping. The side effects are a benefit for me. It makes you hungry, especially after you take it at night. I crave lots of carbs, and have been eating like I have never before. I have gained 11 lbs in just 1 month on Remeron. It also has a nice sedation effect to help with sleep. When I take my 30mg dose at night, I have everything ready because after 45 minutes I can barely keep my eyes open, and then get a great night's sleep. Side effects are worse during the first week, and then everything balances out! If you suffer from sleep and/or eating, then Remeron could be the biggest blessing in your life also. It gave me hope."

• 81R...
• April 14, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "I started Remeron about 2 months ago for my severe depression and anxiety, and severe insomnia. The first night taking it, I slept the best I had in years! I didn't wake up feeling groggy, I actually felt better sleep-wise. I still felt very depressed, and that continued for a few weeks to the point I tried to commit suicide. Then I knew I needed help. They upped my Remeron to 45 mg at bedtime. I've been on 45 mg for a week, and I've noticed a big change. I feel normal again. I give Remeron a 10, it improved my life a great deal!"

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2012

For Anxiety "I was drinking heavily to combat anxiety for years. Remeron sorted me out. Still drank now and again, but in general felt good about myself. I've tried lots of anti-anxiety medicines, and this one is the best. Weight gain, but it makes me happy, so a small price to pay. One last thing, when on this, I would look in the mirror and feel good about myself for the first time in years. Good medicine."

• lob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2023

For Depression "I had tried Lexipro (sexual side effects) and Trintellex (worked a little for a while but eventually had no benefits). I also tried Trazodone which addressed the sleep a small amount but not enough to improve my overall mental health. A psychiatrist told me Remeron is known to address depression, sleep, and appetite. He was right. It improved all three. The only side effects were weight gain (which I actually wanted) and crazy dreams. I thought the dreams would subside after taking it for a while but they never really did. They aren’t nightmares, just very odd dreams. I was started on 7.5 mg. After about five months, I’m still on 7.5 mg. I definitely recommend it for sleep, depression, and lack of appetite."

• Kha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 10, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have MDD, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and ASD (autism spectrum disorder). I was put on a combination of 7.5 mg Remeron and 100 mg of Pristiq. Within a few weeks, I stopped having panic attacks and I had no more depression. I am so grateful my doctor tried these drugs, it literally saved my life. Before, my life was hell, and I literally wanted to die. Now I am happy 99% of the time, and I can't remember the last time I cried. The only problem is I am constantly hungry, and I have gained 40 pounds in less than a year."

• Arc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 16, 2012

For Insomnia "I have taken Remeron for 3.5 years. I was experiencing a family crisis, was anxious, depressed, and could not sleep. I have taken every antidepressant on the market. They might work for a year then nothing. You MUST go on Remeron slowly. 1/4 of the dissolving tablet for a week, then 1/2 for a week or 2. I was told never, never to start with a whole dose or to quit cold turkey. TITRATE is the key. I get real food cravings late at night. But, I don't eat. Remeron is the best antidepressant I have ever taken."

• Wil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2025

"For me, it appears to be a lightweight antidepressant. I take 7.5 mg a night for insomnia and mild depression, and it seems to cover it. I do not feel overwhelmed by it like I did with SSRIs. Of course, I am on a light dose, so that helps. I would recommend it be tried by almost anyone, as I feel it’s generally safe. Of course, discontinuation syndrome is pretty much inevitable with any antidepressant, so be sure you wean yourself off of them carefully if you’re on a high dose."

• xyz...
• September 16, 2014

For Major Depressive Disorder "I had been taking Restoril for sleep for several years. I found that my level of depression was worsening over time, and I had to take more and more to sleep. Finally, I decided that I needed to get off of Restoril. My doctor prescribed Remeron. I have been taking it for several weeks now and find that my mood has improved as well as my sleep. I am down to half of the Restoril I was taking before and hopefully may be able to discontinue it. The only downside of Remeron is that my appetite has increased, which is not good for me. Otherwise, I would have rated this as a 10."

• Tie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2019

For Depression "Started taking Remeron 3 months ago. I have severe anxiety and insomnia which in turn caused depression. I became dependent on Ativan after being hospitalized. I took the Remeron while weaning off the Ativan. I never thought my body would recover. I suffered through the withdrawals and while waiting for the Remeron to kick in. It helped me sleep starting the first night. Ever since I’ve been sleeping an average of 9 hours a night, which I desperately needed. For my anxiety and depression, it was a gradual effect and took almost two months to work. I’m glad I stuck with it. Don’t get discouraged when starting this med. It takes time to work. I’m happy to say I’m no longer dependent on Ativan. I only take it as needed, which is rare. Remeron has helped me wean off the Ativan as well as being able to function daily without constantly being on the edge."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2011

For Depression "Remeron is a unique medicine, since its side effects are sometimes as useful as its antidepressant effects. This medicine literally saved my life. For many years, I was around 90 pounds, and never slept. Now, I'm a healthy 120 and I sleep about 8 or 9 hours per night. It did take a long time to get to this point. When I first started taking it, I was tired all the time and very worried about the ravenous hunger! But now that I've been on it 2 years, I no longer gain weight, I'm no longer tearful and miserable, and I've honestly never been happier. God bless the people who made this drug. It literally saved my life."