12th March 2005
I wanted to let you all know about my "miracle" experience with Remeron. This is an antidepressant medication, but a few doctors know about its use for stomach acid problems.
Remeron actually INcreases stomach acid, which you may be surprised to learn might actually be your problem. For years I was told I had too much stomach acid, and was put on nexxium, prilosec, etc., which did not work. When I started taking Remeron for depression, the GERD I had had for 10 years disappeared within days.
Here is the proviso: Remeron can greatly increase your appetite, especially for sweets - so you can very easily gain significant weight. I don't know how long you might be able to tolerate it because of the weight gain, but it is certainly worth a try for a short time or in extreme cases. You might try using it occasionally when the GERD gets intolerable. I am not the only person I have talked to who experienced this "GERD miracle" from Remeron.
Try to find a doctor who is aware of Remeron for GERD or who is willing to try it, and be careful about the appetite issue. Good luck!!
Remeron actually INcreases stomach acid, which you may be surprised to learn might actually be your problem. For years I was told I had too much stomach acid, and was put on nexxium, prilosec, etc., which did not work. When I started taking Remeron for depression, the GERD I had had for 10 years disappeared within days.
Here is the proviso: Remeron can greatly increase your appetite, especially for sweets - so you can very easily gain significant weight. I don't know how long you might be able to tolerate it because of the weight gain, but it is certainly worth a try for a short time or in extreme cases. You might try using it occasionally when the GERD gets intolerable. I am not the only person I have talked to who experienced this "GERD miracle" from Remeron.
Try to find a doctor who is aware of Remeron for GERD or who is willing to try it, and be careful about the appetite issue. Good luck!!