Mirtrazapine

[Rnfrds10]

hey, I have been on 15mg for around 2 months which has kinder been ok and I have felt the anxiety (I have health anxiety) kinder creep back, so I asked the doctor to up my dose which the agreed to 30mg. I have not had any side effects and sleep 7.5-8.5 hrs a night, although the dreams are strange but that’s fine. My question: is it like when you first start taking Mirtrazapine you have to give it several weeks to start helping, I think it’s been 10 days so far on the increased dose? Ta

[blackcat64013]

Hi,Mirtazapine is like any of the antidepressants in that it takes a while for it to kick in. The benefit is getting better sleep 😴 and better control of anxiety.

Since you are upping the dose, it should be noticeable sooner. Of course this is variable due to body chemistries being so different e.g. I didn't experience the strange dream state.

You will need to weigh yourself weekly to keep a look out for a known side effect, creeping weight gain. Pick the same night of the week and keep a written note.

I didn't and before long I added 10kg which is proving difficult to shift🤔

All the best 🐈‍⬛

[Rnfrds10 in reply to blackcat64013]

Thanks for your reply appreciated. It’s too late on the weight gain front but I am changing my diet and trying do the gym more. I always said that I would be okay with gaining weigh rather than waking up with the feeling of anxiety. Lesser of 2 evils.

[012703060610]

I am on it as well. It has been my go to for episodic depression. This last round I went up to 30 mgs a day. However, I read that for true sleep, 1-10mg actually helps sleep. However, wouldn't help with the anxiety. I just find it fascinating.

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[Roscoe0]

It took until week 3 for me to start feeling the benefits after going to 30mg and after 6 weeks I felt pretty good

[sallyb57]

I have the most bizarre and interesting dreams but as soon as I wake I instantly forget most of them. They are usually quite detailed. 30mg Mirtazapine at night. When I was on amitriptyline (Endep) for many years I slept well but also had horrific nightmares quite frequently where I would wake up shaking. I'd see blood, death incidents and giant spiders on my walls. God knows why I stayed on them so long. I also take HRT which helps with my mood swings.