Okay so the meds over thelast few days have been knocking me unconscious almost, sleeping 18hrs a day and very tired. Today first day back at work and I am so hyperactive! I am siting at my desk twitching with energy and I have to keep getting up and walking around I wasmarching on the spot a few minutes ago my whole body is buzzing this is really weird.
Doesanyone else get this with mirt and should I be worried since the last few days its been making me sleep rather than giving me energy
I know the sleepiness is normal what is worrying me is I am suddenly the opposite - I am really hyper and energetic and unable to concentrate, I'm twitching and I cant focus. Im worried because the pills made me sleepy and now this which is so differet
When I first started on Mirtazapine (I taake it before I go to bed) I would after an hour or so start getting like a rush of energy through my legs and would have to move them 'til it passed. Was like a v high state of agitation. Could be worth mentioning to the prescriber but it did pass for me.
See I cannot feel this, not matter how you try and in the real world, there's no goodbyes.
I would suggest you see your doctor to check if this is a "normal" side effect, or a sign you might be experiencing serotonin syndrome or something (which can be very dangerous).
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different…
you once called your brain a hard drive, well say hello to the virus.
I would suggest you see your doctor to check if this is a "normal" side effect, or a sign you might be experiencing serotonin syndrome or something (which can be very dangerous).
I agree with the above, because hypomania is a symptom of serotonin syndrome. Are you taking any other meds? Please check with your dr
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I agree with that too, it's worth getting it checked out with your Doctor/Psychiatrist, whoever prescribed it to you. I'm on Mirtazapine and have been on it for over a year, I experienced the sleepiness and slept a lot for the first month or so. I've had it increased twice and both times adjusting to the new dose has made me more sleepy but I've not experienced any sort of manic/hyperactive side effects.
When I first started on Mirtazapine (I taake it before I go to bed) I would after an hour or so start getting like a rush of energy through my legs and would have to move them 'til it passed. Was like a v high state of agitation. Could be worth mentioning to the prescriber but it did pass for me.
Thats restless leg syndrome its a common side effect of Mirtazapine!
I'm on Mirtazapine for the fact it helps my brain turn off at night and helps me get to sleep the only problem I find I have had is sometimes my legs tingle and go numb so I have to move them! But like a few have said here its a common side effect so I'm not too worried as it doesn't happen often anymore.
I wish it made me hyperactive, would really help me exercise lol but seriously its probably best to take it up with your doctor if it is concerning you.
"I may be in the gutter but I can still see the stars"
I get restless leg from stupid mirtazapine grrr...
I got intense sleepiness for about a week, but after that I was fine. It can different for different people, so if you get too worried, contact your prescriber :)
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If the restless leg syndrome is severe, I believe there are treatments for it, but I'm not sure if they're completely effective or lacking in side-effects.
PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student.
I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out.
I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included.
Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.
I'm glad your side-effects are wearing off :)
I've been on olanzapine for a year and a half now and I only get a little bit of tiredness and my appetite is good (it used to be crap). However I am a healthy weight and I sleep 7 hours a night so I suppose its good.
I'm here if you need advice about side-effects.
PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student.
I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out.
I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included.
Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.
I know the sleepiness is normal what is worrying me is I am suddenly the opposite - I am really hyper and energetic and unable to concentrate, I'm twitching and I cant focus. Im worried because the pills made me sleepy and now this which is so differet
Stimulants that are capable of keeping people up for days on end are used to calm people down and allow them to concentrate. It doesn't seem that odd that a depressant would make people restless.
