I’m just started taking this after feeling depressed and hopelessly. My Dr.said this will help my appetite,and help me sleep. I experienced agitation last night ,taking 30 mg. I’m going to try splitting it tonight. Great forum . Thanks
I've been on 15mg for 4 weeks now. Mainly for anxiety but also because other antidepressants gave me a bad side effect. For the 1st week I was really jumpy for some reason but that went away. Over all I'm loving the effects of these, I sleep alot better I feel calm and happy and don't over think things like I would have normally. My appetite is great and 1 strange thing I'm honestly loving is the crazy dreams lol. Wish everyone the best of luck with them
@@mrc.p8423 I felt like that for a few days and it was hectic as I work doing heavy lifting an driving machinery. Id say 7.5mg would be like a heavy stoned felling lol, but higher the dose the less drowsy you'll feel. Does get better after a while
Wow! I wished more doctors would cover what you just did. I've been on Mirtazapine for over five years (War Veteran/Severe PTSD). I've never received the side effect information which you provided which many apply to me. The VA loves to hand out meds like candy....seriously!.....most people don't complain because in most cases, the meds work but more importantly, it's free. I personally liked Clonidine. It relaxes me and causes drowsiness but has little side effects (at least in my case.) However, I also take Clonazepam to reduce anxiety. Clonazepam and Clonidine do not react well with one another (at least according to the information I've seen). Keep the vids coming. I enjoy them.
Combat veteran. 30 years in to PTSD. Been thru the common psych meds and started Mirtazapine maybe 8 months ago. It works really great. Not staring at walls and counting seconds. I can fall asleep at night without much effort. BAD part is the weight gain. And bad timing. I went sedentary when COVID hit. I weighed 190 lbs for probably 20 years (I'm 6'0). Then gained 15 lbs in COVID weight. And now up to 235 after Mirtazapine. I accept responsibility for not exercising. I have a VA nutritionist that has been helping. She suggested that I play word games on my tablet while watching TV (which is where I've been binge-eating). The word games have almost eliminated my snacks. I've cut down on my meal portions but still keeping the weight on. I think if I want to stay on Mirtazapine, I'm going to have to go super hardcore workouts. Walking and cycling doesn't cut it.
Hi. I have tried them all. I spent my younger years covering myself with the usual burns and scars that happen when you dont understand what is going on. I finally owned up to it , realized why i was doing it (and spent years trying them all. Mirtazapine changed my life. The only one with no (absolutely no side affects) (with the others they made me suffer diahorrea , worse depression, often losing half of my bodyweight). 30 mg before bed. I can still never get the feeling that i think most normal people get? But i am now 50, i have been on mirtazapine 30 mg for three years and i finally have days where i feel a bit normal. I am still very introvert but i guess thats just me atb xxxx thank you for your message, but it really can do more than a few weeks
Jimisi 7424 Thank you for ure msg I'm on 45mg of mirtazapine after my partner Linda Bless her died in 2013 I had a nervous breakdown & ended in crosslane phyciatric Hospital which they put me on to help me I was there for 3mths I myself was cutting myself & tryd a few times to commit suicide due my chronic Deppresion that I've had for yrs now the Dr wants to put me on 200mg of Sertraline everyday as they think I've bn on the mirtazapine for 10yrs now they think 200mg of Sertraline everyday may help me with my chronic Deppresion .
That’s one of the weird effects I have experienced...weird nightmares and very light sleep....it helps me fall asleep but my light sleep prevented me from have a full night. I started taking melatonin gummies and the weird nightmares have reduced and my sleep is a bit deeper.
I had a nightmare where I was shielding Joe Biden from an attack and he was yelling out how ridiculous it all was, then I was faced with doors and opening doors that didn't have handles just wall pieces, then climbing staircases to random people's homes they all had different coloured walls and the whole Time I felt embarrassed.
Firstly, the excessive next day drowsiness subsides after a few days of use. Secondly, the weight gain doesn’t! I have put on a HUGE amount of weight after 2 years on 45mg/day.
I’ve actually lost weight since upping the dose to 45mg- only weigh around 6.5 stone now with zero appetite at all!!! I WISH it caused increased appetite for me! 💚💚
I started taking 15mg. My first dose was last night and today i feel dazed. But i dont feel sad or hopeless just tired. I have depression, aniexty and loss of appetite. So far, apart from feeling sleepy i am happy. I woke up this morning and made myself breakfast cause i was so hungry..... and i never eat in the morning usually dont start getting an appetite till about 3 or 4pm. I have had an appetite all day and i feel relaxed, its lovely.
It is normal, that you were dazed and tired in the morning or even the whole day. After weeks or two you'll feel better. For me it is the best drug that i've ever get for my insomnia. Taking already 2 years 30mg/day and I sleep like a baby. Also helped for me with appetite problem, I eat regulary and my weight is finally normal (I was unhealthy thin). I wish you all the best and good luck !
@@cezet420I’m Glad to here that. I was just prescribed To it today because I’m unhealthy skinny because stress and anxiety prevents me from having an appetite. My dr told me to try this. I hope and pray that I don’t have bad effects and that it really does increase my appetite!🙏 my dr started me on 15 mg.. I’m hoping it’s not too much (making me too groggy the next day) but hope it’s high enough to increase my appetite
I just wanted to point out that Remeron can be Rx’d for social anxiety & PTSD. Best candidates are those who have failed SSRI, SRNI, or other more common antidepressants, have trouble sleeping and or eating. I had suffered needlessly for 5 years failing standard drug therapy unable to sleep and had lost almost #30 in a year. I was skin and bones by the time my doctor suggested it. It has helped both sleep and appetite. 🤷🏼♀️
@@Adam-uz9sc 4 weeks to 6 months for tapering off. Maybe every other night or skip one night a week then 2 a week until your able to get off. My problem is without it I just don’t sleep. I don’t get nightmares but I’m often awake till 4Am
@@islandbirdw I've been trying to come off for 3 years now tried to come off it before lasted 4 days then went back onit because I was getting arrhythmias
Ive been taking mirtazipine 5years ago to help aid my eating disorder, throughout ive fluctuated between doses but for the last year have been only taking 45mg . Mirtazipine is sneaky with all its side effects and it wasn’t until I ran out of medication for me realise how addicted and dependant I now am. time flies when your having fun 🙃 Also be mindful especially if your taking mirtazapine and live alone as you’ll primarily be In a sedated and clumsy state
It's not addiction, it's dependence. If it's improving the quality of your life then it's for the better. I hope you're still having success with it, and if you've changed medication then I hope that's working well. There's no shame in being dependent on a prescription medication if the therapeutic effects are in the patients eyes worth it. I'm dependent on my escitalopram to keep my compulsive thoughts and anxiety at ease, I'm dependent on my pregabalin to keep me out of debilitating pain, and I'm dependent on my ritalin to keep my ADHD in check.
I am caring for a family member who is vegetative but "awake" (unresponsive wakefulness syndrome) and goes through periods of seemingly minimal consciousness (response to verbal commands). Because of weight loss, we were prescribed Remeron but all it did was cause what appeared to be nightmares characterized by panting, shaking head and uttering gibberish. If a patient is diagnosed as unconscious, why would such an individual experience nightmares or dreams from Remeron? I have since stopped Remeron and there are no more bouts of intense panting and writhing, utterances, etc. I told the physician and neuro they were as perplexed as anyone. Any other similar experiences with VS patients?
@@Kalvis1 Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic mainly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Can be used in combination with Fluoxetine as Symbyax for treatment resistant depression, bipolar depression, or schizoaffective disorder
I have been on this drug for roughly 5 years now. I have taken other antidepressants but this one worked best for me. I’m on 15mg and was bumped up too the highest but I had heart palpitations from it. Before I was on this, I was a size 4 maybe 6 before I was on this and now I’m a size 12. I’ve tried to come off of it and as soon as I do I can’t sleep or eat. Only till I tried to come off of this did I realise how dependent I am on it. It does help my depression but now im more depressed because I’ve never gained this much weight before and feel very over weight although I understand im not but I’ve never been this size in my life. I’m 25. I do recommend for people who want to stop smoking weed because it helps with the sleeping side of things. Just be careful if you don’t want to gain weight.
Yeah I’m disappointed my doctor didn’t warn me more on the weight gain. I’ve gained almost 20 pounds in 6 months and I’m a very small petite person. I’m so sick of always feeling hungry and never satisfied. I think I’m gonna come off it. Not sure what to switch to for anxiety tho
@@juliajones8838 Have you looked into buspirone? Edit: I guess the question applies for the both of you 🙏 Buspirone is used for the short-term and long-term treatment of anxiety disorders or symptoms of anxiety. It is generally preferred over benzodiazepines because it does not activate the receptors that make drugs like alprazolam (xanax) addictive. Buspirone is a medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder and restlessness without panic attacks. It is taken by mouth, and it may take up to four weeks to have an effect. Source: Wikipedia
I'm getting off this drug completely. I've tapered down from 30mg to 7.5mg. I'm tired of the weight gain. I do keto and watch my calories and still can't loose weight. It's so frustrating. My sleep has improved greatly over the years and I don't have anymore issues with bad depression. My doctor said I can also discontinue. I take 60mg of Latuda which is all I need.
I'm on sodium valpoate, rexulti, lovan, mirtazapine but this mirtazapine is pretty mad when it comes to dreaming, they must of used this before writing Alice in wonderland.
Hi. Please help! I want to stop this medication. I have been on it for 2 years. I’ve been on 15mg. My neurologist increased it to 30mg I’ve been on that dose only 3 months cause I had headaches didn’t help so I went back to 15mg I gained so much weight on this no matter what I do. It’s also missing with my libido. I’m not happy! How long do I taper off? I don’t even have that dr anymore. When do I taper down to 7.5mg? And how long do I stop after that. I don’t fit in any of my clothes im sick of crash diets and all this cardio and exercise I watch what I eat but nothings helping
Do your research. learning about the medication I was prescribed reduced my anxiety enough to try it. this specific medication has helped me a lot with my depression and anxiety compared to other types of medications. you should talk with your doctor too.
Bethany Swainston - I'm struggling to get off mirtazapine. In my experience the level of anxiety increases as I reduce the dosage. Who wants to be addicted and dependent on the medical system for drugs?
I was prescribed 30mg and the sleep is great . But the fuzzy brain fog sitting the day hasn’t Improved after a month . I’ve never had meds so I’m gonna try and go down to 15mg and see if it’s any better during the day . Would love any advice
My doctor recently stopped prescribing Lunesta. It’s a great meditation that had no noticeable side effects and was excellent for insomnia. He then prescribed Trazodone, which did not help with insomnia, and the side effects were awful. They included feeling confused and unbalanced for 2-3 days after taking it. After telling him about the side effects, he prescribed Mirtazapine. If only he prescribed Lunesta, all would have been fine. He’s pressed for time and seems to simply pick a medication that has a side effect of helping insomnia. These past three weeks have been hell.
I'm on 30 mg a day for a year now, at first I ate A LOT, not near as much now. I was put on this by a treatment facility when I was getting off heroin and it has helped me tremendously!❤️❤️
I've been on (45mg)Mirtazapine (sublingual tabs)since September/aug 2010 and I ate like a horse I was making midnight runs to 7Eleven and put on 18-19kgs but I needed it and since then I've managed my weight and my mind is rite.
I took it as a young teenager for insomnia ,it worked for a while ,then it stopped working and my insomnia was worse ,I think I stayed up for 5 days after it stopped working ,interestingly though I'm 30 now ,have a small hernia and bleeding ulcers and they recently prescribed this to me and I'm not sure why
Im on 15mg i used be on 45mg i get horabul side afects off it my gut keeps going over then i get a rush of a sick feling if i was to swich to prozack will i getthe same fealing off it? Thank you
Ive been taking 7mg for the past month and it has helped tremendously with my sleep. I struggled with sleep due to my ptsd as a combat vet. It has helped with anxiety and overthinking things. The dreams are very vivid and its hard to get out of bed most of the time. Ive always had a big appetite so i havent noticed a difference with over eating. So far so good.
I started about 2 weeks ago and my sleeping is getting better and I'm eating regularly now which is a bonus because it's hard for me to put weight on so I love this medication and also lowers my anxiety 🙏🏽👍🏾
Please do not take this poison, please meditate and practice mindfulness. This is dangerous, this might help u with insomnia but it has range of side effects that r not worth ignoring, it caused me severe joint injuries, excess fatigue, it increases cholesterol and block arteries , increase appetite in some ppl. Please research on neuroplasticity and law of attraction . Our brains can change its structure based on what we feed regularly. We have capacity to cure insomnia and depression from practicing mindfulness and affirmations. This might sound funny but we are extremely adaptive. Like how u can grow muscle from going to gym, u can grow grey matter in your brain and increase serotonin levels naturally from giving exercise to your mind. We dont have second thoughts when we are told abt going to gym, but we instantly feel its bulshit when we are told about meditation and mindfulness. Meditation is not magic, its just excercising your brain like u doi for body. I suffered chronic insomnia for more than 3 years and suffered depression, suicidal thoughts and even planned before. I hit rock bottoms several times and i was in pain. I took these medications for sleep and it was giving sleep but i suffered fatigue and injuries. I wasn't able to go to gym after getting injuries. I suffered severe acne from lamotrigine given for bipolar depression , the lorazepam given for anxiety was losing its power because its like alcohol , we become tolerant after certain point and it was no giving sleep and they gave mirtazapine for sleep. It can cause weight gain , fatigue and injuries. These medications r more harmful than beneficial, i researched on how scientists discovered that practicing mindfulness , affirmations and meditation changed the structure of brain. I started doing it sincerely and continuously. My life is transforming everyday and i m getting better and better. I want you to believe in yourself and make a change in your lifestyle , see what happens
I couldn't sleep and taking tab Mirtaz 15 mg few days ago, what is the course of this medicine. Does your natural sleep back after completing your med. course. Can you sleep with medicine now. It's been year ago now. Plz share me your experience and I need advice from patients who had already gone through same situation. I appreciate your advice. Than you
I started on this a few years ago. Before Christmas I decided with my doctor to half my 15 mg to 7.5. I decided with my doctor recently to go back on the 15 mg dose and I'm not feeling well at all
Mirtazipine is the easiest to get off of . They have studies on this . I got off from 30mg abruptly in a few days asked by my Dr as I was trying Luvox. Luvox was not for me so went back on Mirtazapine 15mg. I gained about 30-35lbs of unwanted weight when on my 30mg. Although I had severe panic attacks
I'm loving the more appetite with my Mirtazapine because I put on weight which I think is really positive for me...I'm a skinny guy and it's hard for me to put on weight but since I've been on Mirtazapine my dreams have come true I'm much bigger and happier 🙏🏽💪
I going off it as I can’t take the weight gain and I’m not eating much. The drug Vanlafaxine is wonderful they put me on both medicines the same day . The Vanlafaxine is great for energy.
This is for anyone struggling with chronic insomnia, it can get better trust me. I ended up developing chronic insomnia after a heath scare and didn’t sleep for close to a month straight. I tried every natural medicine and also tried hydroxine and thc. Nothing worked. I eventually found Cbti and started following the protocol as strict as possible. Months went by and I saw improvements but still only slept 2-3 hours a night. It took me 6 months of retraining my mind. I’m happy to say today I sleep better now than I did before my insomnia started. I hope this gives someone out there hope as I know i was In the same position as most of you researching this drug and many others as a last resort. If anyone has questions I’d be happy to help.
@@zincerish No I didn’t. Although I’ve heard that it works pretty well just like trazodone. I personally didn’t want to take anything like that because I knew they have side effects and are difficult to get off of. In my opinion, Cbti is the only real long term solution for insomnia.
I went through a really bad situation that left me devastated... I am in bad depression and my psychiatrist put me on these. I’m at 15mg and I was sleeping great about the first two weeks, after that it feels like maybe my system gotten used to it idk... I haven’t had any weight gain (most likely because I’m in the third week) but overall I like it. I want to stay on them. And hopefully gain some weight lol
I have been these for 10 years, be careful of going cold turkey with this. I get terrible tingling sensations in my legs and arms when I am off that of it so be careful if you're considering long term use.
Mirtazepine gave me my life back. I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in middle school with no fam history. I ended up having a semi-alive pancreas and was a type 1 pre diabetic. I was 120lbs as a result and was 6 foot 2. This medication allowed me to eat more and gain 30lbs. Also, regulated my depression. Fixed so many ailments. If you are underweight due to a serious underlying disease and are depressed this is the med for you.
Still not answer u should try and get off them contrary to popular belief they are addictive when I ran out used to panic like oh no I can’t operate without them
The grogginess generally improves after you have been taking mirtazapine awhile, if it does not improve you may need to speak with your healthcare provider about reducing the dose or taking you dose a littler earlier in the evening.
I've had to stop taking this. I think I've experienced most of the side effects. When a few years ago i was fine now at 40 i think I've encountered most of the side effects. I'm worried about my appetite and sleeping since I've stopped taking it this week. I used it for eating and depression. I'm praying age will help my appetite they say at the age of 40.@PharmacistTips
im on 7.5 per day at night. i went off it twice abruptly. both times i became so itchy in several spots all over my body, (not all at the same time. it changes places for itchy) and severe tremors in my arms and hands and head. i almost got a dui from my symptoms. my question is how do i come off it properly, should i report this to my psychiatrist?
Depends on your willpower really. You don’t feel full as fast so it would be up to the user to I guess “control their eating on it. Personally I can’t, so I’ll eat 2 whole pizzas and everything in sight if I can 😅 put on roughly 20 kgs (not sure what that is in pounds) in 1 and 1/2 - 2 years. I’ve heard it’s a lot faster for some people but I’m in the same boat as you, looking forward to trying to lose it 🤪
This stuff is like a magic bullet for insomnia. And the sleep benefits never wore off for me even after 1.5 years on it. No withdrawals at all when I came off it either.
I lost my gallbladder in 2022 and the doctor took me off Mirtazapine and I very depress and have anxiety and I lost a lot of weight what can I do I also not sleeping 😢can you give me some suggestions and thank you for your videos.
I have really bad realistic dreams and I've put on 2 stone in weight.but after 2 years of taking mirtazapine my depression isn't as bad as before.downside is feeling slow and drowsy.
I’ve been on mirtazipine for 4 months and sober for 6 months but my birthday is coming up and I’d like a drink. Any reactions with alcohol and mirtazipine?
I've been taking 45mg nightly for 6-7 years...i want to get off them but my research tells me they are incredibly difficult to get off. Any advice, beyond tapering, would be much appreciated. Thanks
Mr Jack, Did you experience any serious side effects of MIRTAZAPINE 45 mg in last 6 , 7 years,? bcoz I myself been taking MIRTAZAPINE 7.5mg since last from 1 year along with uvox 50 mg, As have a severe ocd issue too
tapering will really work. work your way to the lowest dose 3 weeks at a time. then, at the lowest dose, cut the pill in half with a cutter, then quarters, then bite the quarters in half if you have to. then alternate days, then go every 2,3 days. go as slow as you need to
@@puddingplate have you been on this medication? I have. 24yrs I've been on antidepressants and I stopped dreaming straight after I was put on Mirt 2yrs ago. So I guess you don't know everyone's brain chemicals or how meds affect ppl so differently....... lol......
First night I took this I had a great trip on it. Lucid memories about the two houses I grew up in during my childhood saw details I couldn't recall anytime previously.
I took a tablet of this once and it knocked me out. Was laying, my heart was beating heavily. Sweating etc. Couldn't open my eyes. Thought I will die. Lasted for an hour or so. Then slowly I came back.
That was Probably a Serotonin Syndrome effect. I am glad i read your comment, cause i was prescribed this med and i was afraid to start taking it. I live alone and a episode like that, would kill me.
I've been on (45mg)Mirtazapine (sublingual tabs)since September/aug 2010 and I ate like a horse I was making midnight runs to 7Eleven and put on 18-19kgs in 6 months but I needed it. and since then I've managed my weight and my mind is rite and I sleep like a baby....and I no longer suffer from cluster headaches...
It has worked where ssri never did. Has given me a cough and I'm a bit slow to get going in the morning. But generally functioning quite well. Especially given the difficult times we are going thru
@@hrvojestilin6256 well, 3 months on I found that was upto 45mg. This stopped my anxiety, but I was seriously dopey till about 9 am. And then functioned quite well most of the day. I slept very well but had crazy dreams. Then started feeling nauseous on and off during the day. Xmas is always challenging so I had an action plan, so reduced my alcohol intake. I had few bad days where I had to reach for my lorazepam. This is how I manage a day that is getting out of control. And it was only 2 days. So only 2 15 mg pills. So got thru xmas really well.I now have dropped down to 15mg which is half a tab. Very little issues currently and my life is full of stress, but it doesn't phase me and I'm functioning really well. How are you coping?
@@hrvojestilin6256 not too bad. I have a good break over the xmas period. Here in NZ we have no lockdowns or restrictions, so I'm doing lots of the stuff I like doing. Work is a bit full on, and I got the news that back problem isn't immediately fixable. So have to deal with a lot of pain. This can put in a tail spin. But I have had pain counselling which kinda works.
@@EE-ie9gm really good. No where near as bad as SSRIs, fluoxatine etc etc. Can function quite well. This an important feature that helps with the cascade of negative thoughts when you are in the black fog of depression. Its one less thing to worry about.
On 1/2 of a 7.5 dose now, as higher doses caused weight gain. Doesn’t work as well as the 7.5. Anyone know if 7.5 causes weight gain as much as higher doses?
Hi, I was taking 7.5 mg of mirtazapine for nearly 3 months but it was making me very groggy in the morning so I switched to trazodone a couple of weeks ago. I crosstapered for only 5 days, 3,75 mg of mirtazapine and 25 mg of trazodone then I upped trazodone to 50 mg and stopped the mirtazapine. About 5 days later I started to have bouts of light dizziness and slight nausea. I am also having sweaty palms and sometimes feeling off. I also take escitalopram for GAD and depression. Can the symptoms I am describing be withdrawal of mirtazapine? Can it be the side effects of trazodone? Can it be that the dose of escitalopram is now too high? ( I started 3 months ago with 10 mg and upped to 20 mg about 2 months ago)
An increase of only 25 mg shouldn't cause anything like that. I started with 50 mg and fluctuated up to 150 mg depending on how the anxieties are that day. Though my base is 50 mg and no issues but sleep.
is there any medication similar to mirtazapine. I took mirt from 2009 until 1.13.23. and it stop working on me. and I really like this medicine. do you have any other medicine to replace mirtazapine
My doctor moved me up on 30mg then my pharmacist put me on 15mg. Im having a hard time sleeping. My body is horribly active all the time and my anxiety has skyrocketed my pharmacist is not aware of my symptoms and thinks im tryna heighten the dosage to get high. I just want my normal life back.
I just four night took 15 mg mitazapine. I feel very bad . Hard time sleeping. Scene 4 days I stopped taking it . How much time its get to recover. Can someone tell their experience
I just started it on Monday , I experienced all the side effects you mentioned, I tested at home for Covid and i was positive. Is that just a coincidence? Thank u
Works great for my depression and insomnia. It's a struggle to keep the weight off. The only other side effects was Restless Leg Syndrome. Mostly RLS occurs on starting or changing the dosage, but I had it pretty bad recently on a stable dosage.
@@bobdigi500 I've cut back to 7.5. I got a CPAP machine for apnea so I don't need as much help getting to sleep. And the pounds were starting to add up. I found that the RLS happened when I changed dosage, so maybe you could adjust to the higher dosage? Or there's meds for RLS you could try.
This medication at 7.5mg per night caused chronic pancreatitis for a family member and they had a hard time tapering off to alleviate the pancreatitis. Please be aware Mirtazapine is strongly linked to pancreatitis.
I have been having horribly active dreams for 2 years now and my doctor prescribed these. Anyone with a similar problem? Everyone here seems to have got active dreams from this medication, I'm just trying to get rid of them in any way, I don't know if these meds will help and I'm just tired at this point 😭
what is the best dose for mirtazapine for insomnia ( sleep onset is ok but wake up too early cant fall back to sleep ) ? others say 15mg some say lower than 15mg ( 7.5mg ) is best if you go higher ( 15 or 45mg ) it become less effective for sleep aid. thank you
This medication works amazing for me. Im prescribed it for depression and insomnia. The only odd side affect i get is ...... Sleep eating. Yup i get up and eat something and vaguely remember doing so the next am. Anyone else do this? I guess increased appetite would be another one as well.
@@Haloitzchris let me know if you wake up with chocolate smeared to the side of your head like I do lol . I seem to target sweets. It's a small price to pay for feeling way better. But it's a strange side effect. But it's a funny one at least.
I've been on it for 5 years and just learned that it interferes with the satiety response, i.e. the part of your brain that tells you when you are full... so frustrating to eat, not feel full, then gain so much weight and not know for years that this was the medication and not my lack somehow
@@BEAKERBOT that would explain why about 20 minutes after I take my medication I literally can't stop eating nor get full. Also explain the sleep eating part of it. Unfortunately I'm one of those people who can't gain weight no matter what I eat , so I didn't get the weight gain associated with this medication. But I can certainly understand why people would gain weight.
heyyy i wanna go back to how i was before is that possible i been on Mirtazpine for a year and a half i cut cold turkey for a month felt like a zoombie and went back in 15mlg as it works best for me 30mlg gives me side affects like withdraw symtomps i bassicwlly felt like a zoombie nowwwww whats the plan?? shall i cut cold turkey and sufer withdraw for few months then i will go back to notrmal? pleaseeeeeee helpppppppppp its a nice medc doht get me wrong but i feel im less smarter than befroe im only 22
This drug has been very helpful to me. Helped with my sleep. Did make me gain an extra 30lb I didn't want, but maving my sleep and mental sanity back is worth it. I'm currently trying to go off of it, as now I feel I am ready. I halved my 7.5mg for 3 months, then went off entirely. I started getting itching randomly all over my body, and especially on my scalp. My sleep also got a lot worse. I went back on half of 7.5mg for now. I'll have to try another approach.
Hi Adam! It's my 2nd week and starting with 7.5mg. How long were you on medication and when did you know that it's time to go off of it? A lot of people say it's hard to go off of it so i fealkg want to know!!
@@javi.r.acosta Durante las dos primeras semanas fue difícil porque tenía antojos intensos, boca seca y dormir era un poco difícil si tenía insomnio. PERO después de un mes, vi un cambio en mi estado de ánimo. el medicamento no curará su dolor interior, pero lo ayudará a funcionar nuevamente como persona.
@@jadewallace1536 the reaction might be different. Because im taking other medications as well. As for me, quality of sleep 10/10 Unstable mood 8/10 Anxiety 9/10 Panic attack 9/10 Dizziness 12/10 Conclusion. Canabis is the best
I take 30mg and man I've gained probably 20 pounds in about 6 months of being on this medicine. I ALWAYS feel hungry on this dose, no matter how much I eat I always want to eat more. Never had that problem before.
I take 60 mg each night before bed. I have been struggling with severe depressive and panic disorders since youth, this drug is the most effective I have ever had prescribed with no side effects in my case. SSRI's messed with my system badly. Mirtazapine treated my symptoms without knocking me on my bum.
Works great for my depression and insomnia. The brain zaps with SSRIs were awful, and I don't seem to have those with mirtazipine. Really a struggle to keep the weight off, though.
I have been also on 60ng for two years. Gained a lot of weight. But it helped me cope with depression greatly. But, don't know when to stop taking it esp when planning to get pregnant.
Took my first 15mg dose last night, I was out cold for 9 hours and all my anxiety was gone. Not looking forward to the weight gain however it’s so worth it.
@coap 90: I am PETRIFIED to take my 15mg's of mirtrazapine. I KEEP putting it off, as i HATE taking any types of meds. I "haven't" slept in days, weeks! I feel like i'm at deaths door, but don't want to take it, if it's going to make me feel worse in the mornings WHEN i get up, than i do without it. This is why i keep avoiding it. The building i live in, IS EXTREMELY noisey and i fear this extreme noise, will wake me out of deep sleep. "IF". Ontop of my fears of possible nighttime side effects while i sleep/daytime side effect. Side effects period. My god, i D k WHAT to do😔😔
@@mickkiesmith9110 my advice is just try it. It won’t kill you. Just make sure you’ve cleared your schedule the next day as it will send you to sleep. Only issue I’ve had is really vivid dreams.
@@therealgist :Kinda', sorta'. I already feel like 💀 from not sleeping, i really "don't want to feel like that the next days all day", "after" taking it. Don't care for the after effects. At, all. Decided i won't take anymore. All i can is, try it for yourself, see what happens, for, you.
Took 7.5 last night, first dosage, maaaaan I was so damn tired throughout the day, and ate a looot more chocolate than usual 😎 did get in a nearly 2 hour workout in the morning though so that’s good, hopefully offsets the increased appetite
I am on day 5 of Remeron. I feel drowzt but calmer than usual. Is it too early at this stage for me to see the full antidepressant and anti-anxiety benefits?
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I’m just started taking this after feeling depressed and hopelessly. My Dr.said this will help my appetite,and help me sleep. I experienced agitation last night ,taking 30 mg. I’m going to try splitting it tonight. Great forum . Thanks
I've been on 15mg for 4 weeks now. Mainly for anxiety but also because other antidepressants gave me a bad side effect. For the 1st week I was really jumpy for some reason but that went away. Over all I'm loving the effects of these, I sleep alot better I feel calm and happy and don't over think things like I would have normally. My appetite is great and 1 strange thing I'm honestly loving is the crazy dreams lol. Wish everyone the best of luck with them
Ive been on 7.5mg for a week, best way to explain how i feel at the moment is, like ive smoked some strong weed. Starting 15mg tonight
@@mrc.p8423 I felt like that for a few days and it was hectic as I work doing heavy lifting an driving machinery. Id say 7.5mg would be like a heavy stoned felling lol, but higher the dose the less drowsy you'll feel. Does get better after a while
@@Jonny_NI thanks mate
yep same with me, everything made me jump out of my skin for first few days xD
What do you mean with jumpy? Like twitching while falling asleep? Crazy dreams or like nightmares?
Wow! I wished more doctors would cover what you just did. I've been on Mirtazapine for over five years (War Veteran/Severe PTSD). I've never received the side effect information which you provided which many apply to me. The VA loves to hand out meds like candy....seriously!.....most people don't complain because in most cases, the meds work but more importantly, it's free. I personally liked Clonidine. It relaxes me and causes drowsiness but has little side effects (at least in my case.) However, I also take Clonazepam to reduce anxiety. Clonazepam and Clonidine do not react well with one another (at least according to the information I've seen). Keep the vids coming. I enjoy them.
Do you still have a great appetite for being on Mirtazapine 5 years later
Lucky they don't give you shit about the clonazepam. My doctor makes me feel guilty with only 10mg of valium. I have severe ptsd and disability too
Combat veteran. 30 years in to PTSD. Been thru the common psych meds and started Mirtazapine maybe 8 months ago. It works really great. Not staring at walls and counting seconds. I can fall asleep at night without much effort. BAD part is the weight gain. And bad timing. I went sedentary when COVID hit. I weighed 190 lbs for probably 20 years (I'm 6'0). Then gained 15 lbs in COVID weight. And now up to 235 after Mirtazapine. I accept responsibility for not exercising. I have a VA nutritionist that has been helping. She suggested that I play word games on my tablet while watching TV (which is where I've been binge-eating). The word games have almost eliminated my snacks. I've cut down on my meal portions but still keeping the weight on. I think if I want to stay on Mirtazapine, I'm going to have to go super hardcore workouts. Walking and cycling doesn't cut it.
@@christopherdallas238are you still on it
What are you taking now
Hi. I have tried them all. I spent my younger years covering myself with the usual burns and scars that happen when you dont understand what is going on. I finally owned up to it , realized why i was doing it (and spent years trying them all. Mirtazapine changed my life. The only one with no (absolutely no side affects) (with the others they made me suffer diahorrea , worse depression, often losing half of my bodyweight). 30 mg before bed. I can still never get the feeling that i think most normal people get? But i am now 50, i have been on mirtazapine 30 mg for three years and i finally have days where i feel a bit normal. I am still very introvert but i guess thats just me atb xxxx thank you for your message, but it really can do more than a few weeks
Jimisi 7424 Thank you for ure msg I'm on 45mg of mirtazapine after my partner Linda Bless her died in 2013 I had a nervous breakdown & ended in crosslane phyciatric Hospital which they put me on to help me I was there for 3mths I myself was cutting myself & tryd a few times to commit suicide due my chronic Deppresion that I've had for yrs now the Dr wants to put me on 200mg of Sertraline everyday as they think I've bn on the mirtazapine for 10yrs now they think 200mg of Sertraline everyday may help me with my chronic Deppresion .
Anyone else getting weird dreams or nightmares literally every night ? Anyone know how to prevent it also struggle to wake up in the morning
That’s one of the weird effects I have experienced...weird nightmares and very light sleep....it helps me fall asleep but my light sleep prevented me from have a full night. I started taking melatonin gummies and the weird nightmares have reduced and my sleep is a bit deeper.
It's would be better if you don't take it anymore
It goes away eventually
@@ThaChief73Ruffneckz causing hunger badly akes sleep worse more anger and paranoia stay away from this shit wiorse than methadone
I had a nightmare where I was shielding Joe Biden from an attack and he was yelling out how ridiculous it all was, then I was faced with doors and opening doors that didn't have handles just wall pieces, then climbing staircases to random people's homes they all had different coloured walls and the whole Time I felt embarrassed.
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Firstly, the excessive next day drowsiness subsides after a few days of use.
Secondly, the weight gain doesn’t! I have put on a HUGE amount of weight after 2 years on 45mg/day.
I’ve actually lost weight since upping the dose to 45mg- only weigh around 6.5 stone now with zero appetite at all!!! I WISH it caused increased appetite for me! 💚💚
I Wonder why people keep on eating this sh*t when they gain weight.
I started taking 15mg. My first dose was last night and today i feel dazed. But i dont feel sad or hopeless just tired.
I have depression, aniexty and loss of appetite. So far, apart from feeling sleepy i am happy. I woke up this morning and made myself breakfast cause i was so hungry..... and i never eat in the morning usually dont start getting an appetite till about 3 or 4pm. I have had an appetite all day and i feel relaxed, its lovely.
It is normal, that you were dazed and tired in the morning or even the whole day. After weeks or two you'll feel better. For me it is the best drug that i've ever get for my insomnia. Taking already 2 years 30mg/day and I sleep like a baby. Also helped for me with appetite problem, I eat regulary and my weight is finally normal (I was unhealthy thin). I wish you all the best and good luck !
@@cezet420I’m
Glad to here that. I was just prescribed To it today because I’m unhealthy skinny because stress and anxiety prevents me from having an appetite. My dr told me to try this. I hope and pray that I don’t have bad effects and that it really does increase my appetite!🙏 my dr started me on 15 mg.. I’m hoping it’s not too much (making me too groggy the next day) but hope it’s high enough to increase my appetite
@@cezet420 do you still take it?
Glad to hear it’s helping I just been prescribed these hoping they help
You will think only of eating all the time, until you realize you’ve gained 80 pounds in a year.
Thanks mate, this was very informative. I really appreciate it x
Glad it was helpful!
I just wanted to point out that Remeron can be Rx’d for social anxiety & PTSD. Best candidates are those who have failed SSRI, SRNI, or other more common antidepressants, have trouble sleeping and or eating. I had suffered needlessly for 5 years failing standard drug therapy unable to sleep and had lost almost #30 in a year. I was skin and bones by the time my doctor suggested it. It has helped both sleep and appetite. 🤷🏼♀️
It makes me not eat I've lost so much weight since being onit and it's so hard to come off
@@Adam-uz9sc 4 weeks to 6 months for tapering off. Maybe every other night or skip one night a week then 2 a week until your able to get off. My problem is without it I just don’t sleep. I don’t get nightmares but I’m often awake till 4Am
@@islandbirdw I've been trying to come off for 3 years now tried to come off it before lasted 4 days then went back onit because I was getting arrhythmias
@@Adam-uz9scwhat
« There’s nothing worse than not feeling well. » thanks for the insight mate, I’ll bare that in mind.
Ive been taking mirtazipine 5years ago to help aid my eating disorder, throughout ive fluctuated between doses but for the last year have been only taking 45mg . Mirtazipine is sneaky with all its side effects and it wasn’t until I ran out of medication for me realise how addicted and dependant I now am. time flies when your having fun 🙃
Also be mindful especially if your taking mirtazapine and live alone as you’ll primarily be In a sedated and clumsy state
Drowsiness and fatigue go away with time? I'm suffering from it now
It's not addiction, it's dependence. If it's improving the quality of your life then it's for the better. I hope you're still having success with it, and if you've changed medication then I hope that's working well. There's no shame in being dependent on a prescription medication if the therapeutic effects are in the patients eyes worth it.
I'm dependent on my escitalopram to keep my compulsive thoughts and anxiety at ease, I'm dependent on my pregabalin to keep me out of debilitating pain, and I'm dependent on my ritalin to keep my ADHD in check.
@@Jakey4000well said.
I'm dependent upon mirtazapine to overcome ptsd, and lyrica for long term nerve pain
45mg is quite a lot. I think the usual dose is 15mg
@@montyklark1043 Never, how are you feeling now ?
This never fails to knock me out lol
I am caring for a family member who is vegetative but "awake" (unresponsive wakefulness syndrome) and goes through periods of seemingly minimal consciousness (response to verbal commands). Because of weight loss, we were prescribed Remeron but all it did was cause what appeared to be nightmares characterized by panting, shaking head and uttering gibberish. If a patient is diagnosed as unconscious, why would such an individual experience nightmares or dreams from Remeron? I have since stopped Remeron and there are no more bouts of intense panting and writhing, utterances, etc. I told the physician and neuro they were as perplexed as anyone. Any other similar experiences with VS patients?
Sorry to hear, maybe you should try this
I just got diagnosed with asperger, ADD & bipolar disorder at 25. I take mirtazapine 15mg, Zyprexa 5mg and Concerta.
Can i ask what the Zyprexs is for?
@@Kalvis1 Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic mainly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Can be used in combination with Fluoxetine as Symbyax for treatment resistant depression, bipolar depression, or schizoaffective disorder
I have been on this drug for roughly 5 years now. I have taken other antidepressants but this one worked best for me. I’m on 15mg and was bumped up too the highest but I had heart palpitations from it. Before I was on this, I was a size 4 maybe 6 before I was on this and now I’m a size 12. I’ve tried to come off of it and as soon as I do I can’t sleep or eat. Only till I tried to come off of this did I realise how dependent I am on it. It does help my depression but now im more depressed because I’ve never gained this much weight before and feel very over weight although I understand im not but I’ve never been this size in my life. I’m 25. I do recommend for people who want to stop smoking weed because it helps with the sleeping side of things. Just be careful if you don’t want to gain weight.
Yeah I’m disappointed my doctor didn’t warn me more on the weight gain. I’ve gained almost 20 pounds in 6 months and I’m a very small petite person. I’m so sick of always feeling hungry and never satisfied. I think I’m gonna come off it. Not sure what to switch to for anxiety tho
@@juliajones8838 Have you looked into buspirone?
Edit: I guess the question applies for the both of you 🙏
Buspirone is used for the short-term and long-term treatment of anxiety disorders or symptoms of anxiety. It is generally preferred over benzodiazepines because it does not activate the receptors that make drugs like alprazolam (xanax) addictive.
Buspirone is a medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder and restlessness without panic attacks. It is taken by mouth, and it may take up to four weeks to have an effect.
Source: Wikipedia
I'm getting off this drug completely. I've tapered down from 30mg to 7.5mg. I'm tired of the weight gain. I do keto and watch my calories and still can't loose weight. It's so frustrating. My sleep has improved greatly over the years and I don't have anymore issues with bad depression. My doctor said I can also discontinue. I take 60mg of Latuda which is all I need.
Would you recommend this medication for Parkinson patients?
I’ve started taking 7.5/15mg each night along with 60mg of fluoxetine. Only one day in, but I’ve already noticed a deeper sleep and increased hunger
Do u have any dry eyes for taking this pills?
Do any potential side effects happen when you first start the medication or can they start even after 5 years?
I'm on sodium valpoate, rexulti, lovan, mirtazapine but this mirtazapine is pretty mad when it comes to dreaming, they must of used this before writing Alice in wonderland.
Hi. Please help! I want to stop this medication. I have been on it for 2 years. I’ve been on 15mg. My neurologist increased it to 30mg I’ve been on that dose only 3 months cause I had headaches didn’t help so I went back to 15mg I gained so much weight on this no matter what I do. It’s also missing with my libido. I’m not happy! How long do I taper off? I don’t even have that dr anymore. When do I taper down to 7.5mg? And how long do I stop after that. I don’t fit in any of my clothes im sick of crash diets and all this cardio and exercise I watch what I eat but nothings helping
My anxiety makes me not want too take medication as I feel that it will increase my anxiety attacks
Do your research. learning about the medication I was prescribed reduced my anxiety enough to try it. this specific medication has helped me a lot with my depression and anxiety compared to other types of medications. you should talk with your doctor too.
Bethany Swainston - I'm struggling to get off mirtazapine. In my experience the level of anxiety increases as I reduce the dosage. Who wants to be addicted and dependent on the medical system for drugs?
I have high cholesterol and see it can increase this. Is this due to increased appetite.?
em on 15 mg and the way i sleep now is far better then back days and relieved my anxiety symptoms
I was prescribed 30mg and the sleep is great .
But the fuzzy brain fog sitting the day hasn’t Improved after a month .
I’ve never had meds so I’m gonna try and go down to 15mg and see if it’s any better during the day .
Would love any advice
Me to
My doctor recently stopped prescribing Lunesta. It’s a great meditation that had no noticeable side effects and was excellent for insomnia. He then prescribed Trazodone, which did not help with insomnia, and the side effects were awful. They included feeling confused and unbalanced for 2-3 days after taking it.
After telling him about the side effects, he prescribed Mirtazapine. If only he prescribed Lunesta, all would have been fine. He’s pressed for time and seems to simply pick a medication that has a side effect of helping insomnia. These past three weeks have been hell.
So why did he stop your Lunesta prescription if it was working?
@@stevej4328 probably some office policy against prescribing controlled substances
@@stevej4328 because lunesta is a habit forming, the highest dose is 3 mg
I'm on 30 mg a day for a year now, at first I ate A LOT, not near as much now. I was put on this by a treatment facility when I was getting off heroin and it has helped me tremendously!❤️❤️
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
It takes a lot of courage to accept help for your struggles! Go you!
Well done keep it up mate
I've been on (45mg)Mirtazapine (sublingual tabs)since September/aug 2010 and I ate like a horse I was making midnight runs to 7Eleven and put on 18-19kgs but I needed it and since then I've managed my weight and my mind is rite.
Hope you're still clean and enjoying life...✌❤
I took it as a young teenager for insomnia ,it worked for a while ,then it stopped working and my insomnia was worse ,I think I stayed up for 5 days after it stopped working ,interestingly though I'm 30 now ,have a small hernia and bleeding ulcers and they recently prescribed this to me and I'm not sure why
Im on 15mg i used be on 45mg i get horabul side afects off it my gut keeps going over then i get a rush of a sick feling if i was to swich to prozack will i getthe same fealing off it? Thank you
Ive been taking 7mg for the past month and it has helped tremendously with my sleep. I struggled with sleep due to my ptsd as a combat vet. It has helped with anxiety and overthinking things. The dreams are very vivid and its hard to get out of bed most of the time. Ive always had a big appetite so i havent noticed a difference with over eating. So far so good.
Did you start at 7mg?
Ok😅 0:11 0:11
I started about 2 weeks ago and my sleeping is getting better and I'm eating regularly now which is a bonus because it's hard for me to put weight on so I love this medication and also lowers my anxiety 🙏🏽👍🏾
Please do not take this poison, please meditate and practice mindfulness. This is dangerous, this might help u with insomnia but it has range of side effects that r not worth ignoring, it caused me severe joint injuries, excess fatigue, it increases cholesterol and block arteries , increase appetite in some ppl. Please research on neuroplasticity and law of attraction . Our brains can change its structure based on what we feed regularly. We have capacity to cure insomnia and depression from practicing mindfulness and affirmations. This might sound funny but we are extremely adaptive. Like how u can grow muscle from going to gym, u can grow grey matter in your brain and increase serotonin levels naturally from giving exercise to your mind. We dont have second thoughts when we are told abt going to gym, but we instantly feel its bulshit when we are told about meditation and mindfulness. Meditation is not magic, its just excercising your brain like u doi for body. I suffered chronic insomnia for more than 3 years and suffered depression, suicidal thoughts and even planned before. I hit rock bottoms several times and i was in pain. I took these medications for sleep and it was giving sleep but i suffered fatigue and injuries. I wasn't able to go to gym after getting injuries. I suffered severe acne from lamotrigine given for bipolar depression , the lorazepam given for anxiety was losing its power because its like alcohol , we become tolerant after certain point and it was no giving sleep and they gave mirtazapine for sleep. It can cause weight gain , fatigue and injuries. These medications r more harmful than beneficial, i researched on how scientists discovered that practicing mindfulness , affirmations and meditation changed the structure of brain. I started doing it sincerely and continuously. My life is transforming everyday and i m getting better and better. I want you to believe in yourself and make a change in your lifestyle , see what happens
What mg do you take?
@@zackerywimbish5579 40mg 👍🏾
Feel hopeful seeing this comment! Glad things are working out for you! 🙏🫡🫵
I couldn't sleep and taking tab Mirtaz 15 mg few days ago, what is the course of this medicine. Does your natural sleep back after completing your med. course. Can you sleep with medicine now. It's been year ago now. Plz share me your experience and I need advice from patients who had already gone through same situation. I appreciate your advice. Than you
Where's the weight gain section?
I'm on 30 g and the biggest difference I see is the amount of sleep I need. I'm sleeping 10 11 hours a night easy and still struggle getting up
My doctor prescribed it with Lexapro?
I started on this a few years ago. Before Christmas I decided with my doctor to half my 15 mg to 7.5. I decided with my doctor recently to go back on the 15 mg dose and I'm not feeling well at all
Mirtazipine is the easiest to get off of . They have studies on this . I got off from 30mg abruptly in a few days asked by my Dr as I was trying Luvox. Luvox was not for me so went back on Mirtazapine 15mg. I gained about 30-35lbs of unwanted weight when on my 30mg. Although I had severe panic attacks
Severe panic attacks from what
For me personally, the increase in appetite as a side effect is actually just as positive as the drowsiness.
I'm loving the more appetite with my Mirtazapine because I put on weight which I think is really positive for me...I'm a skinny guy and it's hard for me to put on weight but since I've been on Mirtazapine my dreams have come true I'm much bigger and happier 🙏🏽💪
@@georged7627 i’m depressed and skinny, trouble eating and sleeping and just got on mirtazapine today hopefully it helps
@@sylasfps good luck 🤞🏾 hopefully it will help you like it has me 🙏🏽💪
@@sylasfps how’d it go
@@sylasfps I’d like to know as well, taking my first dose tonight, half a pill
I going off it as I can’t take the weight gain and I’m not eating much. The drug Vanlafaxine is wonderful they put me on both medicines the same day . The Vanlafaxine is great for energy.
This is for anyone struggling with chronic insomnia, it can get better trust me. I ended up developing chronic insomnia after a heath scare and didn’t sleep for close to a month straight. I tried every natural medicine and also tried hydroxine and thc. Nothing worked. I eventually found Cbti and started following the protocol as strict as possible. Months went by and I saw improvements but still only slept 2-3 hours a night. It took me 6 months of retraining my mind. I’m happy to say today I sleep better now than I did before my insomnia started. I hope this gives someone out there hope as I know i was In the same position as most of you researching this drug and many others as a last resort. If anyone has questions I’d be happy to help.
What is cbti?
@@moesoe cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
@@seansyaboy7344 it really helped? I’m eager to learn more!
@@seansyaboy7344 so did you take mirtazpine? What was the dose and for how long?
@@zincerish No I didn’t. Although I’ve heard that it works pretty well just like trazodone. I personally didn’t want to take anything like that because I knew they have side effects and are difficult to get off of. In my opinion, Cbti is the only real long term solution for insomnia.
Can i take remeron in morning and Olanzapine in evening for depresion
I went through a really bad situation that left me devastated... I am in bad depression and my psychiatrist put me on these. I’m at 15mg and I was sleeping great about the first two weeks, after that it feels like maybe my system gotten used to it idk... I haven’t had any weight gain (most likely because I’m in the third week) but overall I like it. I want to stay on them. And hopefully gain some weight lol
psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/mirtazapine-essentials-moa-indications-adverse-effects-pharmacokinetics-and-dosing-2222
I have been these for 10 years, be careful of going cold turkey with this. I get terrible tingling sensations in my legs and arms when I am off that of it so be careful if you're considering long term use.
@@madonnahernandez483 that scares me. I’ve only been on it for 3 weeks!
Hi how many hours do you take Mirtazapine before bed?
@@97indianuk like an hour. They work quick
only thing i have is.... i cant stop eating which is good since i been trying to gain weight. No nightmares or anything else
Mirtazepine gave me my life back. I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in middle school with no fam history. I ended up having a semi-alive pancreas and was a type 1 pre diabetic. I was 120lbs as a result and was 6 foot 2. This medication allowed me to eat more and gain 30lbs. Also, regulated my depression. Fixed so many ailments. If you are underweight due to a serious underlying disease and are depressed this is the med for you.
Stay Happy so happy for you I take 15 mg for sleep🤗
Blue yes
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@@eileendoherty2836 hi dear im taking 15 mg for depration and anxity but help bit not making me like my old self is it good anxity?
Still not answer u should try and get off them contrary to popular belief they are addictive when I ran out used to panic like oh no I can’t operate without them
How can someone taper off of the 7.5 mg dosage
I was getting 2 hours of sleep at night. Thank goodness
How much do you take against insomnia?
Thanks for the video. Do the side effects of feeling groggy the next day go away after a certain time ? thanks
The grogginess generally improves after you have been taking mirtazapine awhile, if it does not improve you may need to speak with your healthcare provider about reducing the dose or taking you dose a littler earlier in the evening.
@@PharmacistTips thank you
I've had to stop taking this. I think I've experienced most of the side effects. When a few years ago i was fine now at 40 i think I've encountered most of the side effects. I'm worried about my appetite and sleeping since I've stopped taking it this week. I used it for eating and depression. I'm praying age will help my appetite they say at the age of 40.@PharmacistTips
im on 7.5 per day at night. i went off it twice abruptly. both times i became so itchy in several spots all over my body, (not all at the same time. it changes places for itchy) and severe tremors in my arms and hands and head. i almost got a dui from my symptoms.
my question is how do i come off it properly, should i report this to my psychiatrist?
If you control your diet and exercise routine can you counteract the potential weight gain? I'm not someone who can really afford to gain 30lbs.
Depends on your willpower really. You don’t feel full as fast so it would be up to the user to I guess “control their eating on it. Personally I can’t, so I’ll eat 2 whole pizzas and everything in sight if I can 😅 put on roughly 20 kgs (not sure what that is in pounds) in 1 and 1/2 - 2 years. I’ve heard it’s a lot faster for some people but I’m in the same boat as you, looking forward to trying to lose it 🤪
I'm on 30mg now and one thing I'm really struggling with is nocturnal panic attacks. It's a struggle every night.
What its that?
This stuff is like a magic bullet for insomnia. And the sleep benefits never wore off for me even after 1.5 years on it. No withdrawals at all when I came off it either.
Did it fix your insomnia even after getting off it?
@@zincerish yes but I suspect that if was because whatever underlying issue that was causing the Insomnia was gone by then.
what dose u were using for insomnia and how long before sleep?
@@GOODNESS10 15mg, took it about 30 minutes before I went to bed.
@@jakehixon4073 what dose did u start with?
I lost my gallbladder in 2022 and the doctor took me off Mirtazapine and I very depress and have anxiety and I lost a lot of weight what can I do I also not sleeping 😢can you give me some suggestions and thank you for your videos.
I’m on a few nights 15mg at night
Today took half in morning and other half in afternoon as I get bad anxiety heart racing panic attacks
I was taking this medicine last 3 and half month for sleeping disorder now i left this tab anybody can told me how i can ?how gradully i left this?
I have really bad realistic dreams and I've put on 2 stone in weight.but after 2 years of taking mirtazapine my depression isn't as bad as before.downside is feeling slow and drowsy.
I’ve been on mirtazipine for 4 months and sober for 6 months but my birthday is coming up and I’d like a drink. Any reactions with alcohol and mirtazipine?
If you've been sober, then you shouldn't drink. Like most anti depressants, you should never drink while taking them.
@@mrtwister9002 drank on them, no reactions whatsoever.
This is not a substitute for a consultation by a physician. This is too useful.
WHAT'S EMULATION DOES IT HAS TWO VOLUME
I got my Iron elevated can be because I take Mirtazapine 7.5 mg. Thank you
I've been taking 45mg nightly for 6-7 years...i want to get off them but my research tells me they are incredibly difficult to get off. Any advice, beyond tapering, would be much appreciated. Thanks
Mr Jack, Did you experience any serious side effects of MIRTAZAPINE 45 mg in last 6 , 7 years,? bcoz I myself been taking MIRTAZAPINE 7.5mg since last from 1 year along with uvox 50 mg,
As have a severe ocd issue too
tapering will really work. work your way to the lowest dose 3 weeks at a time. then, at the lowest dose, cut the pill in half with a cutter, then quarters, then bite the quarters in half if you have to. then alternate days, then go every 2,3 days. go as slow as you need to
@@captainblackbeard7840can you explain this better as I don’t get it
Weird to see how many people get nightmares from this good to see I’m not the only one
psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/mirtazapine-essentials-moa-indications-adverse-effects-pharmacokinetics-and-dosing-2222
How strange! My dreams stopped! Lol
Aye, trouble is if got a lot of manual work to do then this stuff never has helped. Proper crazy dreams & fatigue when awake.
I believe the night mares have to do with the person not the medication lol
@@puddingplate have you been on this medication? I have. 24yrs I've been on antidepressants and I stopped dreaming straight after I was put on Mirt 2yrs ago. So I guess you don't know everyone's brain chemicals or how meds affect ppl so differently....... lol......
Can 45mg be too high for people with extreme anxiety?
First night I took this I had a great trip on it. Lucid memories about the two houses I grew up in during my childhood saw details I couldn't recall anytime previously.
I took a tablet of this once and it knocked me out. Was laying, my heart was beating heavily. Sweating etc. Couldn't open my eyes. Thought I will die. Lasted for an hour or so. Then slowly I came back.
That was Probably a Serotonin Syndrome effect. I am glad i read your comment, cause i was prescribed this med and i was afraid to start taking it. I live alone and a episode like that, would kill me.
I've been on (45mg)Mirtazapine (sublingual tabs)since September/aug 2010 and I ate like a horse I was making midnight runs to 7Eleven and put on 18-19kgs in 6 months but I needed it. and since then I've managed my weight and my mind is rite and I sleep like a baby....and I no longer suffer from cluster headaches...
Are you still on it..or withdrawn
Still taking? Thanks
Still on it?
Will this stay in your system all day
Works great for sleep. I use 15mg
It has worked where ssri never did. Has given me a cough and I'm a bit slow to get going in the morning. But generally functioning quite well. Especially given the difficult times we are going thru
@@hrvojestilin6256 well, 3 months on I found that was upto 45mg. This stopped my anxiety, but I was seriously dopey till about 9 am. And then functioned quite well most of the day. I slept very well but had crazy dreams. Then started feeling nauseous on and off during the day. Xmas is always challenging so I had an action plan, so reduced my alcohol intake. I had few bad days where I had to reach for my lorazepam. This is how I manage a day that is getting out of control. And it was only 2 days. So only 2 15 mg pills. So got thru xmas really well.I now have dropped down to 15mg which is half a tab. Very little issues currently and my life is full of stress, but it doesn't phase me and I'm functioning really well. How are you coping?
@@hrvojestilin6256 not too bad. I have a good break over the xmas period. Here in NZ we have no lockdowns or restrictions, so I'm doing lots of the stuff I like doing. Work is a bit full on, and I got the news that back problem isn't immediately fixable. So have to deal with a lot of pain. This can put in a tail spin. But I have had pain counselling which kinda works.
How’s the libido on mirtazapine
@@EE-ie9gm really good. No where near as bad as SSRIs, fluoxatine etc etc. Can function quite well. This an important feature that helps with the cascade of negative thoughts when you are in the black fog of depression. Its one less thing to worry about.
On 1/2 of a 7.5 dose now, as higher doses caused weight gain. Doesn’t work as well as the 7.5. Anyone know if 7.5 causes weight gain as much as higher doses?
Hi, I was taking 7.5 mg of mirtazapine for nearly 3 months but it was making me very groggy in the morning so I switched to trazodone a couple of weeks ago. I crosstapered for only 5 days, 3,75 mg of mirtazapine and 25 mg of trazodone then I upped trazodone to 50 mg and stopped the mirtazapine. About 5 days later I started to have bouts of light dizziness and slight nausea. I am also having sweaty palms and sometimes feeling off. I also take escitalopram for GAD and depression. Can the symptoms I am describing be withdrawal of mirtazapine? Can it be the side effects of trazodone? Can it be that the dose of escitalopram is now too high? ( I started 3 months ago with 10 mg and upped to 20 mg about 2 months ago)
An increase of only 25 mg shouldn't cause anything like that. I started with 50 mg and fluctuated up to 150 mg depending on how the anxieties are that day. Though my base is 50 mg and no issues but sleep.
Hello will the lowest dose affect the heart at all? Just want to stay on it for sleep?
@@hrvojestilin6256 how long did you take it for or you still taking it?
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God this pill makes one hell of hangover feeling! how long does that last
Lasted about 1 week for me then I was fine.
How long a 45 mg mirtazapines stay in your system?
is there any medication similar to mirtazapine. I took mirt from 2009 until 1.13.23. and it stop working on me. and I really like this medicine. do you have any other medicine to replace mirtazapine
for those year did u have any side effect?did u take it daily
My doctor moved me up on 30mg then my pharmacist put me on 15mg. Im having a hard time sleeping. My body is horribly active all the time and my anxiety has skyrocketed my pharmacist is not aware of my symptoms and thinks im tryna heighten the dosage to get high. I just want my normal life back.
I hear you my friend I freaky having the same thing too . Man I can’t remember the last time I had a good sleep you no wow
Been in your boat
I just four night took 15 mg mitazapine. I feel very bad . Hard time sleeping. Scene 4 days I stopped taking it . How much time its get to recover.
Can someone tell their experience
After sticking to 15mg my last post i am sleeping reasonably it helps alot that the gyms are open aswell.
@@winkwest7166 I just want to come out of it. Scene 4 days I am in horrible condition headache ..... it's horrible
I just started it on Monday , I experienced all the side effects you mentioned, I tested at home for Covid and i was positive. Is that just a coincidence? Thank u
Works great for my depression and insomnia. It's a struggle to keep the weight off. The only other side effects was Restless Leg Syndrome. Mostly RLS occurs on starting or changing the dosage, but I had it pretty bad recently on a stable dosage.
@John C I'm on 15 mg. Yes, it works right away. Though if it causes RLS, which doesn't seem common, it will take a few nights for you to adjusts.
@@RichardSmith-ot3zk I take 7.5g and when I tried 15mg I had rls. It sucked?
@@bobdigi500 I've cut back to 7.5. I got a CPAP machine for apnea so I don't need as much help getting to sleep. And the pounds were starting to add up. I found that the RLS happened when I changed dosage, so maybe you could adjust to the higher dosage? Or there's meds for RLS you could try.
@RichardSmith-ot3zk I've actually been ok on 7.5mg, but I'm going to begin to come off them.
Works great 11 years on it
Hello what dosage are you on
This medication at 7.5mg per night caused chronic pancreatitis for a family member and they had a hard time tapering off to alleviate the pancreatitis. Please be aware Mirtazapine is strongly linked to pancreatitis.
Yes, It cause
Probably just bad genes. Not everything is caused by meds
Gp put me on it and said im on it for life plus im taking valium but man ive had weird dreams since taking this stuff
Agree with the weird dreams. Today is 3rd dose n the last two nights have been crazy dreams
I look forward to the dreams lol madness
Yeah same bro apparently that's onmy the start ( first 2-6 weeks) In having dreams everyday wierd dream,
Same have had crazy dreams
How you doing on it now?
I have been having horribly active dreams for 2 years now and my doctor prescribed these. Anyone with a similar problem? Everyone here seems to have got active dreams from this medication, I'm just trying to get rid of them in any way, I don't know if these meds will help and I'm just tired at this point 😭
Yes me too. I have the craziest dreams and always have and that's why I'm going to try 15 mgs from today
Me to
what is the best dose for mirtazapine for insomnia ( sleep onset is ok but wake up too early cant fall back to sleep ) ? others say 15mg some say lower than 15mg ( 7.5mg ) is best if you go higher ( 15 or 45mg ) it become less effective for sleep aid. thank you
7.5mg best
7.5 and 15
It’s a God send
This medication works amazing for me. Im prescribed it for depression and insomnia. The only odd side affect i get is ...... Sleep eating. Yup i get up and eat something and vaguely remember doing so the next am. Anyone else do this? I guess increased appetite would be another one as well.
Just got it prescribed this is too funny tho... not yet.
@@Haloitzchris let me know if you wake up with chocolate smeared to the side of your head like I do lol . I seem to target sweets. It's a small price to pay for feeling way better. But it's a strange side effect. But it's a funny one at least.
I've been on it for 5 years and just learned that it interferes with the satiety response, i.e. the part of your brain that tells you when you are full... so frustrating to eat, not feel full, then gain so much weight and not know for years that this was the medication and not my lack somehow
@@BEAKERBOT that would explain why about 20 minutes after I take my medication I literally can't stop eating nor get full. Also explain the sleep eating part of it. Unfortunately I'm one of those people who can't gain weight no matter what I eat , so I didn't get the weight gain associated with this medication. But I can certainly understand why people would gain weight.
My psychiatrist dropped my mirtazapine from 45 to 15 mg I am feeling really awaful was it good of him to drop so fast
heyyy i wanna go back to how i was before is that possible i been on Mirtazpine for a year and a half i cut cold turkey for a month felt like a zoombie and went back in 15mlg as it works best for me 30mlg gives me side affects like withdraw symtomps i bassicwlly felt like a zoombie nowwwww whats the plan?? shall i cut cold turkey and sufer withdraw for few months then i will go back to notrmal? pleaseeeeeee helpppppppppp
its a nice medc doht get me wrong but i feel im less smarter than befroe im only 22
Did you come off it
Am I the only person who takes 3.5 mg? I sleep well and have less panick attacks.
This drug has been very helpful to me. Helped with my sleep. Did make me gain an extra 30lb I didn't want, but maving my sleep and mental sanity back is worth it. I'm currently trying to go off of it, as now I feel I am ready. I halved my 7.5mg for 3 months, then went off entirely. I started getting itching randomly all over my body, and especially on my scalp. My sleep also got a lot worse. I went back on half of 7.5mg for now. I'll have to try another approach.
Can u give us updates? Let us know
Hi Adam! It's my 2nd week and starting with 7.5mg. How long were you on medication and when did you know that it's time to go off of it? A lot of people say it's hard to go off of it so i fealkg want to know!!
@@PamPaunan Fue difícil dejarlo? Me asusta eso, nadie habla de ello
@@javi.r.acosta Durante las dos primeras semanas fue difícil porque tenía antojos intensos, boca seca y dormir era un poco difícil si tenía insomnio. PERO después de un mes, vi un cambio en mi estado de ánimo. el medicamento no curará su dolor interior, pero lo ayudará a funcionar nuevamente como persona.
How are you getting on with it now Adam? Thanks
Hi for me it really really helps
does anyone else have restless leg syndrome from the meds?
Yes . Really bad .
Yes, but then again I have always suffered with restless legs. This medicine does exacerbate it a lot though.
Gonna start my prescription today 😭 after failure tolerate with luvox and eacilatoprm
How’s it going? I’m also changing from escitalopram to Mirtazapine... feeling nervous
@@jadewallace1536 the reaction might be different. Because im taking other medications as well.
As for me, quality of sleep 10/10
Unstable mood 8/10
Anxiety 9/10
Panic attack 9/10
Dizziness 12/10
Conclusion. Canabis is the best
@@vasiazairol5888 what do your figures/scores mean? How much they've helped each one?
@@stevej4328 ive stopped using it already. U can ask an advice from your medical provider. I think it doesn’t go nice with my body.
I take 30mg and man I've gained probably 20 pounds in about 6 months of being on this medicine. I ALWAYS feel hungry on this dose, no matter how much I eat I always want to eat more. Never had that problem before.
Are you eating more
I can’t stop eating! Also swelling if abdomen??
You too? I just started but am very bloated. Never usually happens.
Ugh I’m always bloated too now! And constantly hungry! It’s so hard to keep the weight off
No offense but this medicine needs a recall cuz I got sick been sick for two months almost three since I return to Oregon
Everybody takes to drugs differently ima afraid :/
I take 60 mg each night before bed. I have been struggling with severe depressive and panic disorders since youth, this drug is the most effective I have ever had prescribed with no side effects in my case. SSRI's messed with my system badly. Mirtazapine treated my symptoms without knocking me on my bum.
Works great for my depression and insomnia. The brain zaps with SSRIs were awful, and I don't seem to have those with mirtazipine. Really a struggle to keep the weight off, though.
I have been also on 60ng for two years. Gained a lot of weight. But it helped me cope with depression greatly. But, don't know when to stop taking it esp when planning to get pregnant.
@@Hope59272 Talk to your Doc, even if you leave a message they should be able to answer.
Any Rest of death?
Took my first 15mg dose last night, I was out cold for 9 hours and all my anxiety was gone. Not looking forward to the weight gain however it’s so worth it.
@coap 90: I am PETRIFIED to take my 15mg's of mirtrazapine. I KEEP putting it off, as i HATE taking any types of meds. I "haven't" slept in days, weeks! I feel like i'm at deaths door, but don't want to take it, if it's going to make me feel worse in the mornings WHEN i get up, than i do without it. This is why i keep avoiding it. The building i live in, IS EXTREMELY noisey and i fear this extreme noise, will wake me out of deep sleep. "IF". Ontop of my fears of possible nighttime side effects while i sleep/daytime side effect. Side effects period. My god, i D k WHAT to do😔😔
@@mickkiesmith9110 my advice is just try it. It won’t kill you. Just make sure you’ve cleared your schedule the next day as it will send you to sleep. Only issue I’ve had is really vivid dreams.
@@coap9041 Thank You! I'll give it a go. See what happens!
@@mickkiesmith9110 hi did you try it? Im thinking of starting too
@@therealgist :Kinda', sorta'. I already feel like 💀 from not sleeping, i really "don't want to feel like that the next days all day", "after" taking it. Don't care for the after effects. At, all. Decided i won't take anymore.
All i can is, try it for yourself, see what happens, for, you.
Took 7.5 last night, first dosage, maaaaan I was so damn tired throughout the day, and ate a looot more chocolate than usual 😎 did get in a nearly 2 hour workout in the morning though so that’s good, hopefully offsets the increased appetite
Still taking it? I was prescribed 7.5 too for sleep strictly.
@@MidnightVentures are u still taking it? I was prescribed 15mg for insomnia
Elle me dit is the first time that I dream this pill
Does it cause hairloss.my hair seems to fall out when I use this?
J-UK21 - I lost a lot of hair right after coming off mirtazapine.
I am on day 5 of Remeron. I feel drowzt but calmer than usual. Is it too early at this stage for me to see the full antidepressant and anti-anxiety benefits?
How are you doing now?
Any update Jason?
How are you doing now?