Posted by Emme on January 31, 2002, at 16:13:40
In reply to Re: Remeron, Diet, and Exercise--Emme, posted by Roo on January 31, 2002, at 13:57:11
Hi Ruth,
> 1. have you ever taken an ssri and if so, did you
> have sexual side effects?Yeah, I've taken Paxil. As for sexual side effects, well, it's been a while, but as I recall it decreased my interest and it took lots longer to climax, though it didn't completely eliminate all sexual feelings or make it 100% impossible. OTOH, I wasn't dating much while on it anyway. Come to think of it, this whole nasty mood disorder has really cut down on my dating.
> 2. Are you still taking Remeron?
Nope. It pooped out and I'm taking a mix that includes Lamictal and neurontin, otherwise I'd probably still be on it. It did buy me several decent months.
> 3. Did you have sexual side effects with Remeron?
No. It's worth giving this drug some thought. The weight gain thing *is* an issue, but being aware, you might be able to keep it to a minimum. And you always have the option to stop if you see things happening that you don't like. I did gain, but as I noted earlier, it didn't get too bad. Being disciplined about eating was a drag, but the extra exercise did feel good. Good luck with your decision. I'm sure you'll have lots of input from the board to help you think about it.
Emme
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