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Posted by randomnamey on October 30, 2014, at 21:48:27
Hi, has anyone noticed their face sagging while on remeron or related antidepressants?
I've read articles with little in the way of evidence, however there is a lot of speculation online, along with individual experiences such as mine.
Some of the sagging may be weight and age related? It seems abnormal, so that's why I ask. I'm 30, and things return to normal when discontinuing the drug for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, I do not know of a good replacement for the drug... After stopping before for 6 months + with increasing TMJ, anxiety, and insomnia, I gave up the giving up and started back on a low dose (7.5mg). :/
BTW, it doesn't seem to matter how much or how little I have to be anxious over, I'm naturally anxious.. even when on vacations, in love, asleep, any combination of scenarios! Hence drugs.
Posted by gadchik on November 1, 2014, at 14:16:57
In reply to Remeron facial changes / mirtazapine aging, posted by randomnamey on October 30, 2014, at 21:48:27
Do you have any drastic weight changes when you are on this drug? That could account for skin sagging-fluctuating weight.
Posted by linkadge on November 2, 2014, at 16:06:49
In reply to Re: Remeron facial changes / mirtazapine aging » randomnamey, posted by gadchik on November 1, 2014, at 14:16:57
You could try adding melatonin (if all you are taking is remeron). Melatonin mixes well with remeron and has 'anti-aging' properties.
BTW, chronic insomnia will age you faster than remeron IMHO. Keep insomnia under control.
Linkadge
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 4, 2014, at 5:30:42
In reply to Remeron facial changes / mirtazapine aging, posted by randomnamey on October 30, 2014, at 21:48:27
I seem to recall reading or hearing somewhere that people on psych drugs look a bit older than non-medicated people of their age. Why?
My bet would be for a mix of direct ill effects of the med(s), plus the underlying issue(s). I don't know anything about Remeron specifically, so really can't comment...
...have you tried anything else, maybe? I was thinking like neurontin, lyrica, a benzo, maybe a less weight gain-ey and sedating AD...
...I dunno. Something. Just a thought.
Good luck!
Posted by phidippus on November 4, 2014, at 18:09:30
In reply to Re: Remeron facial changes / mirtazapine aging » randomnamey, posted by gadchik on November 1, 2014, at 14:16:57
Remeron can cause significant weight loss.
Eric
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