Remeron Withdrawal
The F.D.A. estimates 10% of the people withdrawing off an
antidepressant will not be able to succeed due to withdrawal
side effects. Remeron is not different. If you are one of
the lucky 90% that can do a successful Remeron withdrawal
you still need to rebuild your body once off Remeron. This
site provides information what to do for Remeron withdrawal
and after Remeron withdrawal if you were able to succeed on
your own.
Let’s take at how to have a successful Remeron withdrawal
first.
There are two parts that make a successful Remeron
withdrawal possible.
How you reduce the Remeron during withdrawal and taking a
few supplements that will help eliminate any Remeron
withdrawal side effects.
It does not matter what dosage of Remeron you are taking or
how long you have used Remeron; the reduction of Remeron is
the same.
You want to reduce Remeron by no more than 10% and only
reduce by an additional 10% every 2 weeks. This is the
safest and most successful way to become Remeron free and
not suffer during withdrawal.
Check with your pharmacist for compounding the Remeron and
the best option. The next best method is to use a pill
slicer and a milligram scale. Get a 7 day pill holder and
once a week cut your pills for the coming week.
Roughly 90% of you will be able to complete a Remeron
withdrawal using the method above. However, you will most
likely experience flu like symptoms, headache, brain zaps,
anxiety, and insomnia or in some cases extreme fatigue.
These symptoms will normally last 1 or 2 weeks.
In early 1999, we began investigating the use of natural
supplements to help ease withdrawal symptoms. Over the past
20 plus years we have continued to improve this approach and
our success rate is rather high.
With Remeron withdrawal, you should take 4 supplements. JNK
Formula Complete, Neuro Day, Neuro Night and Omega 3
Supreme. In 2018, we researched the use of THC Free CBD Oil
and have found it to be of great benefit as an additional
supplement. We sourced one CBD oil made in the United
States, made in an F.D.A. registered facility, a higher
amount of CBD per serving than most and surprisingly the
lowest price by far. It is called Harper Drops Supreme.
You can read How to Start for all chapters of the
bestselling book, How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely,
or just follow the instructions on each bottle to know when
to take each supplement.
Take the supplements for 1 full week before reducing the
Remeron and then you can begin your Remeron withdrawal
reduction. It really can be this simple.
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What is Remeron
Remeron (Escitalopram) is a prescription
medication used to treat depression and anxiety. It belongs
to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs).
The medication
takes some time to build up in the body, which is why it can
take a few weeks before people begin noticing a reduction in
symptoms of depression or anxiety. If you suddenly stop
taking Remeron, however, you may experience symptoms of
withdrawal. In the United States this withdrawal is known as
Remeron Discontinuation Syndrome but in Europe is known as
Remeron Withdrawal.
Antidepressants are among the most
commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Of the
more than 60 million people who take them in a given month,
about one quarter have been taking them for more than 10
years.
Often, long-term use is linked to fear of relapse of their
symptoms or withdrawal. We have found length of time taking
Remeron WILL NOT determine how easy or difficult it will be
for you to accomplish a Remeron withdrawal.
People
experience symptoms of Remeron withdrawal because of the way
SSRI's work in the brain. SSRIs affect the levels of
serotonin, a type of mood-regulating neurotransmitter in the
brain. When you abruptly stop taking your medication, it
doesn't give the brain enough time to adjust to the sudden
change.
Whether you are
stopping Remeron because it is not working for you or you
are better and you've decided with your doctor that it makes
sense to come off your medication, the quitting process
needs to be slow and gradual.
Signs & Symptoms
Recent
research has found that the severity of SSRI withdrawal is
much worse than previously believed. On average, about 46%
of people experiencing SSRI withdrawal symptoms describe
them as severe. Severe symptoms
indicate that withdrawal can potentially interfere with your
ability to meet responsibilities at home and at work.
It was also found that 10% of the people attempting
antidepressant withdrawal, 10% quit the Remeron withdrawal
due to a withdrawal side effect known as brain zaps. The
Omega 3 Supreme used during Remeron withdrawal is formulated
to ease this severe withdrawal side effect.
The most common symptoms of Remeron withdrawal—occurring in
more than one in four people—are as follows:
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Dizziness
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Muscle tension
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Chills
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Confusion
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Trouble concentrating
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Trouble remembering things
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Crying
The most common symptoms of Remeron withdrawal are
dizziness, muscle tension, and chills, which each affect
about 44% of users. Many people also experience confusion
and difficulty concentrating. Once again, the supplements
have been formulated to help with these symptoms.
Complete Symptoms
The following is a more complete list of symptoms associated
with withdrawal:
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Changes in motor control:
Temors, muscle tension, restless legs, unsteady gait, or
difficulty controlling speech and chewing movements
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Digestive issues:
Nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, or appetite loss
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Flu-like symptoms:
Headache, muscle pain, weakness, and tiredness.
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Instability:
Dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty walking
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Mood changes:
Anxiety, agitation, panic, suicidal ideation,
depression, irritability, anger, mania, or mood swings
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Sleep problems:
Nightmares, unusual dreams, excessive/vivid dreams, or
insomnia
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Unusual sensations:
Brain zaps (like an electrical shock or shiver in your
brain), pins and needles, ringing in the ears, strange
tastes, or hypersensitivity to sound
Remeron withdrawal can take a real toll on your life, both
physically and emotionally. Antidepressants like Remeron
work by increasing serotonin levels in your brain. When you
stop taking them, it takes your brain a while to get used to
the drug’s absence. Unfortunately, the amount of time this
takes can vary widely.
Remeron withdrawal symptoms typically arrive one to three
days after your last dose. It can start sooner (within
hours) or later (more than a week). This is why most
inpatient facilities fail with Remeron withdrawal. Insurance
may pay only 9 days of treatment and by the time you are off
the plane near your city, Remeron withdrawal is back and in
full effect. Remeron withdrawal should never be rushed.
Coping & Relief
The best way to find relief from Remeron withdrawal is to
use the supplements mentioned above, reduce the Remeron
gradually and only continue to reduce when you are feeling
very well. If you are still experiencing symptoms of
depression, definitely send us an e-mail and we will help
you adjust supplements and assist you in finding
the
cause.
Taper Off
Medication Slowly
In 1999, our
founder, Jim Harper, published a guideline for reducing
medications. That guideline has been adapted to all
psychoactive medications by the drug manufacturers. The most
effective way to minimize symptoms of withdrawal is to
slowly taper off your medication.
“Reduce the medication slowly. If
withdrawal symptoms begin go back up to the last dosage you
were doing fine at, stay at that dosage until all withdrawal
has subsided. When you continue with withdrawal reduce the
medication slower than the previous reductions.”
Remeron should only be reduced by 10%.
Some people will need to reduce the Remeron by 5%.
Reductions of the Remeron can be made
every 7 days or in some cases every 14 days. Slow and steady
wins this race.
Tapering involves adjusting your dose by
a small amount, gradually decreasing until your body gets
used to lower levels of the medication. Talk to your doctor
who can then create a dose schedule and carefully monitor
the process to avoid severe symptoms.
Practice
Good Self-Care
Taking good
care of your health as you stop taking Remeron can also help
you to better manage any withdrawal symptoms that you
experience. Some steps you can take that might help you cope
with withdrawal symptoms include:
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Do not change your diet when tapering. This can alter
metabolism rater of the Remeron and create a withdrawal
symptom
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Follow your doctor's taping recommendations
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Get plenty of rest
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Get regular mild exercise
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Get support from family, friends, or support groups
If you or someone you love shows any of the following signs
or symptoms after stopping or during a Remeron taper, get
help:
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Becoming preoccupied with death, dying, or violence
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Engaging in risky or self-destructive activities, such
as driving drunk
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Feeling hopeless or trapped
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Gathering the means to commit suicide, such as bullets
or pills
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Getting affairs in order or giving away belongings
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Having intense mood swings
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Planning how you would commit suicide if you were going
to do it
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Saying goodbye to people as if it were the last time
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Talking or thinking about suicide more than normal, for
example, “I wish I were dead”