I thought once again that mirtazapine was not affecting me being able to slim. April I stalled, despite keeping to my diet. So I added a daily cardio work out. July I still weighed in at around lbs as I had lost the weight I gained in April but after 7 months was no further on than I was back in March.
I was forced to recalculate my maintenance level of calories from down to I have an active job and being 5 ft 10, I should need more calories than this to maintain my weight.
I realised then that mirtazapine was interfering with either my metabolic rate, or my ability to burn fat or both. August I cut out alcohol which meant that I had effectively cut my calories still further and I have lost a further 2lbs. I now weigh lbs. Mirtazapine affected my weight by increasing my appetite AND by some other means, probably slowing my metabolism and interfering with my fat burning process.
You CAN lose weight on mirtazapine, but it is much harder than if you are not on it. Is it worth it? Well yes, for me it is. It has turned my life around for the better. I love it, and I hate it. I love it for helping me fight my depression, sleep well, be free of migraines and IBS, and not have to take antihistamines daily for my itching. I hate it for forcing me to stay on a rigid diet with very few indulgences, and for being such a difficult drug to kick.
Posted 6 years ago. Edited 6 months ago. Perhaps there is a little bit of hope here. I have been on mirtazapine for many years mainly 30 mg. Weight gain was a problem as I was always slim. Although not massively overweight BMI 28 no matter what I did I had a potbelly which I hated , which was leading to pre-cursor to Type II diabetes results indicated impaired glucose tolerance. Also had high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Not great. At 50 male with an office job, lifestyle changes were needed. For the first time ever I counted calories and stuck to goal via a well-known app. Weight loss was stubborn and painfully slow with demoralising fluctuations. I blamed the mirtazapine so I cut from 30 to 15 mg.
Cutting to 15 mg and becoming more strict and honest with calorie counting weight loss started, albeit too slow for me! I felt I needed to do more than just diet so I bought a bicycle. After three months my average distance is now 15 miles a day of moderate cycling. Indeed, this greatly helped with my depression and I have found a new hobby. With the very strict calorie counting, extensive cycling and reduction to 15 mg I have lost in past five months I can honestly say this has been absolute graft and understand not everyone can do or is able to do such high levels of cardio.
BMI is now I have no intention of stopping mirtazapine as I cannot sleep and was losing time off work due to severe insomnia when trying to stop them. A lack of exercise and mealtime structure has resulted in unwanted weight gain for many kids during the pandemic.
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How to control weight gain caused by medication. Make conscious choices about sodium. Increase potassium in your diet. Ask your doctor about your options. Eat small, frequent meals. Stay active. Try intermittent fasting. Get some quality shut-eye. Good luck to all that are struggling with this issue.
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How Remeron Causes Weight Gain Theories Below is a list of theories and possible factors to consider that may contribute to weight gain while taking Remeron. Fat mass increase : Some researchers believe that Remeron may cause weight gain by increasing fat stores throughout the body.
It has been hypothesized that Remeron may be causing these fat storage changes by altering levels of leptin and TNF-alpha tumor necrosis factor-alpha cytokine system.
In small-scale studies, it was found that plasma levels of TNF-alpha had markedly increased after a patients had taken Remeron for a month. Food cravings carbohydrates : Many people notice after they start taking Remeron, they develop food cravings. Most people notice that they crave unhealthy foods such as refined carbohydrates and sugars. It is believed that craving carbs can be influenced by altering levels of various neurotransmitters as well as glucose levels. Hormone levels Leptin : It is possible that Remeron may be altering levels of various hormones to produce weight changes.
The hormonal changes may become more significant over the course of a long-term, which may account for more substantial weight changes among long-term users. This drug is highly effective at increasing appetite to the point that people pack on a significant chunk of weight within the first month of treatment.
Metabolism decrease : It is fairly well-established that those taking antidepressants experience a decrease in metabolism. If the Remeron makes you fatigued or tired, this generally leads to less physical movement, which is also capable of slowing metabolism. Interaction effects : Keep in mind that if you are taking any other medications, it may increase your propensity to gain weight as a result of interaction effects.
A common example would be prescribing Remeron with an atypical antipsychotic like Zyprexa. While it is unknown if there are synergistic effects of medications, some speculate that it is a possibility. If you notice that you start going out to eat with friends a lot after you began Remeron, keep in mind that this may be a direct reason as to why you are gaining weight.
Side effects : Another reason people likely gain weight on Remeron is that it can make certain individuals feel drowsy or fatigued. If your appetite increases and you feel fatigued, you are essentially going to eat more food and move around less; a common recipe for weight gain. Taste improvement : In some cases, after a person starts taking Remeron, food tastes better.
If their depression is treated, they may experience an improvement in the way food tastes, which could lead them to eat more than they were in the past. The improvement in taste is believed to be caused by neurotransmitter alterations. Factors that influence weight gain on Remeron If you are gaining weight on Remeron, it is important to realize that a variety of other individualized factors should be considered. Dosage Most people end up taking Remeron within the dose range of 15 mg to 45 mg on a daily basis.
Other medications Do you currently take any other medications with Remeron? How much weight will you gain from Remeron? Remeron: Comparing Efficacy vs. Weight Gain When taking any drug, it is important to conduct a cost-benefit analysis. Did you gain weight while taking Remeron? Paxil and Weight Gain: 24 lbs In 6 to 12 Months? Previous Comments. Peter September 20, , am. Reply Link. Cheyenne September 17, , pm. Amy September 22, , pm.
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