Mirtazamine question..

[Bettikins]

Hi...is mirtazapine to be taken on its own or is some other anti depressant taken with it?

Curious as my doctor is weaning me off Escitalopram. Answers would be appreciated.

[_Alex_]

It's often taken on its own.

It can also be safely combined with SSRIs and SNRIs. Where taken with Venlafaxine the combination is known as "California Rocket Fuel"; although whether it really deserves that name I have no idea.

If you're being switched to Mirtazapine, they could be crossed over a bit no problem.

[Bettikins in reply to _Alex_]

Thanks for this Alex.

[Shutterbug65]

Hi. I take Mirtazapine 7.5 mg before bed to help with sleep. I also take the generic to Prozac 40mg, and Xanax Xr 1 mg. in the morning. I don’t think Mirtazapine interferes with these other medications. And the dosage I take is low because it’s only used to help me get to sleep, I have bad insomnia brought on by anxiety.

I hope this helps.

[Bettikins in reply to Shutterbug65]

Thanks for this Shutterbug65. A good night's sleep is a gift.

[Shutterbug65 in reply to Bettikins]

It sure is.