Mirtazapine

[Arianwen]

So... just starting my new course of anti-depressants. I was on Citalopram before but we just didn't agree so I am trying a different one as I didn't want to use another SSRI.

Has anyone here been on/is on Mirtazapine? I am just wondering what other peoples experiences of it are really. I know everyone is different and all that, but an overview isn't going to hurt. I am on 15mg at the moment, and will be slowing increasing to about 45mg or so (obviously this depends on reactions etc).

Thanks :)

Simon

[Urethra Franklin]

I've been on Mirtazapine long term, off it now though. At first it will make you really sleepy for a couple of weeks, once the dosage is raised that tiredness will reduce. You will at some point get cravings for sweet foods like cake and chocolate. Mine were so strong I actually stole biscuits and cake off friends while visiting them. The cravings were so strong it was impossible to ignore them, so stock up on low calorie cakes and biscuits to reduce the weight gain and do some cardio too. These cravings will pass though after a couple of months. I also ended up with a cough which lasted for about two months.
Otherwise the medication worked wonders for me, I hope it helps you too.

[Stellata]

I've been on it nearly 3 years, and it really helps me. I have had no problems with any side effects at all. No significant weight gain. No over sedativeness the next day.

[sparkle.]

I was on Mirtazapine last year, but stopped because it made me feel worse (my mood) and I felt hungry all the time, really.
But everyone is different - as you say. I wish you luck with it and hope it helps :) take care xx

[Arianwen]

Yeh, I am worried about the hunger side affect thing... but have lots of snack a jacks at the ready! Things like banana chips (really hit the sweet button but pretty good for you too). I am going to try and up my exercise too...

[alienshe_cheesycake]

Obv meds are different for everyone
but this was the only anti-depressant thats worked for me

The first week or two your on it you'll just eat and sleep really but it wears off as time goes on, I found it's really helped me (I'm on 30mg, started on 15mg)

Be careful with what you eat when you start off on it tho
I put on 2 stone because I ate nothing but junk, so try to eat healthy snacks if your hungry

[**kleechy**]

i was on mirtazapiene and found it really useful .
it knocked me out tho for like 3 weeks i could hardly move for like 4 days wen i first started taking it but then i was ok and it helped my depression


good luck

[one_step_closer]

It made me really sleepy so make sure you take it at a time where it isn't going to be so problematic for you to feel that way. I hope it helps. Take care.

[zowie]

I'm the same as you, I was on Citalopram for a while but have now been on Mirtazapine since December. I started on 15mg a day and found that it made me very sleepy, I'm now on 30mg a day and although it still makes me sleepy, it's more sedating at a lower dose.
I think it's made me put on weight. I've put on half a stone in the last couple of months :(

[Sneckie]

Hi i was on mirtazapine for about 4months (45 mgs ) but ended up having to stop it as it put my anxiety levels thro the roof . However I am now back on it at 15mgs to combat my venlafaxine induced insomnia . Its the best drug ever for helping you sleep !!

[Lost-Odd-Sock]

oo i was on that. for some reason, my brain make it taste like lemons :| but it didnt have the desired affect on my sleeping, it didnt help at all, but like has been said, different meds work differently for different people.

take care.

xx