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To stop Mirtazapine

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annie24173
annie24173

I have been 15mg Mirtazapine for 6 nights - I have broken out in a rash. My mental health nurse has advised me to just stop taking it. Is this OK to do?

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  • betsy0603
    betsy0603 annie24173

    Posted

    Should be ok, very short stint, but you may feel bobbles for a week or so.  This is a short enough time that your nervous system didn't likely change in response to the drug.  Good luck!

    • annie24173
      annie24173 betsy0603

      Posted

      Thanks Betsy, I'm feeling awful today, just like I did before I took the Mirtazapine. I slept ok last night but now feel sick to my stomach and really anxious.

  • Laserbeam
    Laserbeam annie24173

    Posted

    I would stop taking it. Follow the advice of a medical professional. You could reduce to 7.5 for a few days but not necessarily needed since you were only on them for 6 days.
    • annie24173
      annie24173 Laserbeam

      Posted

      I didn't take last nights dose and feel awful today but I've not to take them again as I'd be going against medical advice.

    • Calmer
      Calmer annie24173

      Posted

      Hi Annie

      Just wondering, has there been any other changes to your medication over the last few weeks at all?  

      Hope you feel better soon.

    • annie24173
      annie24173 Calmer

      Posted

      I went to out of hours the next night and it turns out the rash is fungal! 

      I have been given Sertraline as they worked for me before.

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