Help with Mirtazipine 15mg

[Squirell85]

Help with Mirtazipine!

Ive recently started taking mirtazipine 15mg taken at night to help with my sleep which is ok but what the dr failed to tell me is the daytime sedation? I have a kid to look after and for the past couple of days i feel like im out my face on drugs all i want to do is lay in my bed all day but i cant cos i have a kid to look after these tablets make me feel worse than i did before. I suffer axiety and depression and panic attacks yes these have help with the panic attacks but i cant handle the daytime sedation everyday any advice much appreciated thanx

[_Alex_]

Well how long you been on it? If you have only just started, then it may not be a problem.

Most people build up a tolerance to the sedation of it. I think it took me about a week to get used to it. That said, I still oversleep on the stuff...

[Squirell85]

I started my first tablet on Saturday? But i feel like im totally out of it through the day

[_Alex_ in reply to Squirell85]

Give it more time. I'm fairly sure it will improve. Your body just needs to get used to it.

I don't believe a doctor is likely to prescribe anything else to deal with it, even as a short term measure.

[Squirell85]

I dont know if theres anything the dr can give me for through out the day? to stop me feeling like im sedated all day

[hypercat54]

I was diagnosed 15 mgs and found the same so cut mine in half. They do a good job and I don't feel drowsy in the morning. x

[dillydally1]

hi, I take mirtazapine started on 15mg and now up to 30mg which is supposed to be less sedating

what time do you take your mirtazapine. I have heard the lower the dose the more sedating and the lower dose is used for people with insomnia.

I found in the first two weeks of taking I felt really tired and had to force myself to get out of bed, I did force myself to get out of bed and after a shower and a couple of coffee's I did feel a little bit better.

because you have only just started taking this medication, give it time for your body to adjust. if your not happy contact your gp and discuss it with them. take care xx

[darkshadow in reply to dillydally1]

I had to stop taking Mirtazepine as it made me sweat profusely all night and gave me horrific nightmares.