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Headaches from Mirtazapine tapering

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I’m tapering off Mirtazapine and experiencing pretty bad headaches. Can anyone suggest how I can get some relief?

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drummerboy1

i took that med for 6 days and hated it so my doctor told me to stop taking and put me on another that i also stopped/i never had headaches,try to be patient for 1 more week then call doctor if still w/headaches

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GucciPaddy in reply todrummerboy1

Appreciate your thoughts and comments. Many thanks. P

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Mumbutterfly

I’ve had constant head pain for the past 31 years so I’ve tried many things. I can make a few suggestions but what have you tried so far?

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GucciPaddy

Very little as I was afraid it would adversely interact with the Mirtazapine! However I did d try Paracetamol with small results.

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fauxartist

Unfortunately, that is the part of the weening off process...

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GucciPaddy in reply tofauxartist

That’s what I was afraid!!

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Heavychunky1

Aspirin and solpadine worked a treat for me with headaches

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GucciPaddy in reply toHeavychunky1

Appreciate the advice. May thanks. P

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