mudpuppy Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So, I started taking Remeron 4 days ago. Last night I increased my dose (per pdoc's instructions) from 1/2 a 15 mg tablet to the whole thing. So, last night, I took 15mg of Remeron at 2000 hours. At 2045 hours, I was feeling slightly drowsy and headed to bed. At 2120 hours or so, I shut the light off and laid my head down. And proceeded for the next 30 minutes to have the most intense, acid-trippy hallucinations I've ever had (as in, better than LSD). None of this was upsetting in the least; in fact, the hallucinations were quite peaceful and calm. I guess they would technically be classed as hypnogogic hallucinations? Anyway, is this a direct symptom of the Remeron, or is it like a... secondary effect of the medication, ie, the meds make me fall asleep differently now, so I have these hallucinations as a by-product of the way I fall asleep? Or is this completely unrelated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~nestling~ Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've... not had that with remeron. Peaceful calming fantasies, yes, but then I orchestrate them. Vivid dreams, yes, but it was like for me pre-remeron. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hallucinations were reported as 'infrequent' i.e. less than 1 in 1000 users in clinical trials. No reports of abnormal dreaming, however, many of our members can attest that AD's often cause vivid dreaming, especially when commencing use and when titrating dose upwards. Hypnogog/pompic dreaming is highly likely as well. most side effects are worst during the first few weeks of usage and fade with time. a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Why do I always get the really rare/bizarre side effects? Oh well. I'm enjoying the increased appetite tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired_Neurosis Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Can't speak for Remeron, but Seroquel has made hypnagogic hallucinations vivid and commonplace for me when I never recalled them before. How's it working for you, aside from the hallucinations and appetite? Sounds like you're falling asleep at a reasonable time, which is good to hear. [EDIT-Nevermind, I'm reading about it in the other thread right now--good stuff.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 I have no choice but to go to bed much earlier than I would prefer. Otherwise, I cannot wake up in time to go to work. But, it beats not sleeping at all. I get a SOLID 8 hours of sleep. That is a blessing. It's probably early to say whether its the meds, or my symptoms are just in a downswing after the major episode last week, but I feel very calm and stable today. A little foggy-minded, but nothing unbearable, and it's a decent tradeoff. If it is the meds making me feel this way, I cannot wait until we hit the target dose. I have had almost NO PTSD symptoms all day. I still feel depressed, but it's very mild today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired_Neurosis Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Well, that sounds like a remarkable improvement in a relatively short amount of time. I hope it keeps up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Thats what makes me fearful that it isn't the meds at all, but just the natural downswing, building momentum. Like a fucking pendulum, this PTSD bullshit is. I know it's not healthy at all, but I'm going OUT of my way to avoid any possible trigger to keep this level streak going as long as possible. I posted on another thread... that I think knowing I see my tdoc tomorrow is also contributing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired_Neurosis Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Well, if you're feeling that much better, I say "roll with it." Maybe it's cyclical and you just happen to be at the high end now, maybe it's the meds, but you're doing well. Might as well hang onto the meds for the time being in case. At any rate, this is all good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Nah, I'm on the meds til the doc says I'm off. Got no choice in the matter. It's meds and play nice, or go to jail. I'll take the stupid pills and play nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 So... the whole no nightmares thing is gone. The nightmares are back. Except now, I remember them. Previously, I would wake up after the fact, and only know I'd had a nightmare because my husband told me I was yelling (generally in Arabic, which is the only way we knew they were combat dreams). Also, teeth grinding (and the resultant headache the following day, sucked. That, at least, is gone after starting the new med.) Now I wake during the dreams, and remember the fucking things. Massive suckage. So... thus far Remeron has been great to help me fall asleep. And mostly great for staying asleep- I'm able to fall back to sleep quickly after awakening from a nightmare. However, I don't like remembering the nightmares. It was much more pleasant to be oblivious. The final breakdown: Falling asleep quickly: + Staying asleep: + Nightmares: - Teeth grinding: + Night sweats: 0 Anger: 0 Impulse Control: + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 are they still talking about adding prazosin too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Not sure. I see the pdoc next Tuesday, so that will DEFINITELY be discussed. (Unless of course, I manage to completely space on it, and forget to consult the iPhone master list of crazy shit I need to mention to the VA Docs.) HA, now I actually qualify for the Prazosin Study the VA is doing. (I was previously disqualified because I didn't recall my dreams. Didn't mean I couldn't be prescribed Prazosin, just that I couldn't be part of the study. Whatever.) So yeah. Here's hoping I can get on Prazosin and it works to shut the nightmares off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpmaster Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Not sure. I see the pdoc next Tuesday, so that will DEFINITELY be discussed. (Unless of course, I manage to completely space on it, and forget to consult the iPhone master list of crazy shit I need to mention to the VA Docs.) HA, now I actually qualify for the Prazosin Study the VA is doing. (I was previously disqualified because I didn't recall my dreams. Didn't mean I couldn't be prescribed Prazosin, just that I couldn't be part of the study. Whatever.) So yeah. Here's hoping I can get on Prazosin and it works to shut the nightmares off. It sounds like the meds are actually helping you. Id recommend you give it at least 4 weeks before making a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm DEFINITELY not going off Remeron. I am beyond content with this medication. The side-effects are mild, and we still have the option of adding on Prozasin for the nightmares. I am really, REALLY pleased with Remeron. The increased appetite/weight gain is a huge plus for my chronically-underweight self. (Perhaps ONCE, I'll actually make weight. The Army will be so pleased.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm glad you like Remeron - it was really good for my PTSD while I was on it - I'm only off it because it didn't kick my depression hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~nestling~ Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm so glad it's helping you. I was also chronically underweight [borderline anorexic] before I was on remeron. I found that I got up to a healthy weight, and then have stabilised on that since. And I don't stint on chocolate and stuff. But then I have a weird metabolism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkendHour Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm happy that the Remeron is working for you, I take it as well (Mirtazapine). For the flashbacks/nightmares I take the Cyproheptad even though I was skeptical that it would do anything, man was I glad that I was wrong! I haven't had a bad nightmare in a long time now, I used to have them non stop. Hopefully the Prazosin will work and kick out your nightmares for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I'm glad you like Remeron - it was really good for my PTSD while I was on it - I'm only off it because it didn't kick my depression hard enough. Yeah, that's pretty much where I am. Works great on the PTSD issues. Sucks balls when it comes to depression. That, and the nightmares are getting much, much worse. I can sleep, but it's shitty damned sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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