Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine together.

[Harbour]

Hi,

I'm sorry because a) I'm rubbish at posting in general and b) incase there is a thread for this already.

I saw my care coordinator (this was a couple of weeks ago, I have seen her since though) and she suggested I try venlafaxine alongside mirtazapine because it's meant to be good for treatment resistant depression (which I don't think is actually a diagnosis of mine, but I have something along the lines of EUPD/psychotic illness and maybe PTSD, and have very low mood a lot of the time).

My question is, did anyone find this combination helpful, and what are peoples experiences of venlafaxine generally?

Thank you :)

[Elmer]

I was on this combination for a bit, I found it really helped my mood. I hope it helps you! :)

[Serendipity.]

I tried this and for me it was horrendous but that is because I just can't tolerate taking two antidepressants, which I was told is fairly unusual.

From what I remember reading at the time, lots of people find it extremely helpful. I find venlafaxine by itself helpful though :)

[Heidi Tiger]

This combination is known as California rocket fuel because of how it can improve energy and mood. I found it quite useful.

[sherlock holmes]

I've never tried that combination of meds, but I did try mirtazapine with trazodone. Made me very sleepy as both are sedating meds!

[Harbour]

Thank you guys :) hopefully it will be a good combination :) frightened about withdrawal but hopefully will work xx