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Is it normal to feel this spaced out when first starting Mirtizapine??

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Beaubelle123
Beaubelle123

My doctor changed my medication from citalopram 30mg to 30mg of Mertizapine two days ago.

I took the 30mg Mirt at about 8pm and half an hour later felt spaced out and sleepy. I went to bed and had the worst nightmares and cold sweats also kept getting restless legs...but was too tired to get up. I was in bed till 1pm the next day and when I woke I still felt spaced out and weird for the rest of the day.

I decided to half the dose last night and slept better. I woke this morning at 8am. I have spent the day feeling really tired and still a bit spaced out. I have no energy to do anything.

Is this normal?

Thanks

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  • sunshine1991
    sunshine1991 Beaubelle123

    Posted

    How ng were you on citalopram? Yes I felt spacey and tired at the beginning of mirtazapine.
    • Beaubelle123
      Beaubelle123 sunshine1991

      Posted

      Hi Sunshine,

      I've been in citalopram for 6 years. I hope I get some more energy soon I have a seven year old and two year old to look after.

      What dose are you on? Did it take long to feel back to normal?

      Thanks for replying

  • evergreen
    evergreen Beaubelle123

    Posted

    Yes, this is normal. It will get better every day and soon you will start to feel bright and alert again. It really does make you feel groggy for a few days.
  • pamela51740
    pamela51740 Beaubelle123

    Posted

    Yes! I was like a zombie it was unbearable! I was fine after a couple of days I started on 15 mg about 6 weeks ago but have been taking citalopram for six years (I still take these two together!) I had to half it to 7.5mg then I upped the dose after a week and I'm fine now good luck with yours!

  • Beaubelle123
    Beaubelle123

    Posted

    Thanks for all your replys

    I started to get anxious as I have children to look after and I can't function like this everyday. It feels as though my arms and legs are heavier and I feel tired all the time. Also have this weird spaced out feeling.

    As long as it's just for a few days I will keep at it and hope I feel back to normal soon.

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