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15 up to 30mil

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gavin_52682
gavin_52682

Hi

Been on 15mil for 1 week due to insomnia and depression

Been told to up it to 30mil to help with the depression but I hear you then lose what the meds due for insomnia?

Advise please

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  • Jane_Goddard
    Jane_Goddard gavin_52682

    Posted

    Hi, Gavin. I have been on Mirtz twice for severe depression. It was a lifesaver for me as it was introduced with the effexor I was already taking, that wasn't doing the job. the Mirtz helped enormously and I gained my weight back, my appetite and slept very well. There are clearly some people who have side effects, but I have not experience those. I am just concerned as my pharmacy just told me I am two weeks early for my refill and are forcing me to go cold turkey.

    • Calmer
      Calmer Jane_Goddard

      Posted

      Jane that's awful !!  No way can it be right to CT from Mirt.  Where do you live?  I hope you can speak to your doctor to write up another prescription for you asap.

      Best wishes.

    • dawn41372
      dawn41372 Calmer

      Posted

      Hi calmer when you split the 30 mg to 15 mg in morning and 15 mg in evening did you have any withdrawal or did you just start on that dosage going to docs on Monday so wanted to speak to him about splitting or am I being impatient as only on day 11 and am finding relief just mornings little bit wobbly until I get started on the day .
    • Calmer
      Calmer dawn41372

      Posted

      Hi Dawn

      I havn't done that myself; why do you want to try this method I wonder?  Are you having start-up symptoms?  

      When you say 'wobbly' do ou mean sedated or something else?  

      x

    • dawn41372
      dawn41372 Calmer

      Posted

      Hi sorr y. I thought you said you was on 15 mg morning and 15 mg night helps with depression that is what I meant about being wobbly I am suffering depression anxiety must have read it somewhere else.sorry 
  • robert68588
    robert68588 gavin_52682

    Posted

    Hi.Been on Mirt for 7 weeks at 15 mg and 2 1/2 at 30mg.What I"m doing is taking 15mg in the morning and 15mg at night.I take it in the morning to help with depression thru out the day.The night time dose still seems to be helping with my sleep,although I noticed it doesn't pack the punch it did.God Bless You,Bob

    • gavin_52682
      gavin_52682 robert68588

      Posted

      Hi bob

      Same here

      15-night (2 weeks)

      15 night & 15- day (1 week)

      I tried 30 at night but it interred with my sleep

      Are u seeing any improvement in the depression?

      Thanks

    • robert68588
      robert68588 gavin_52682

      Posted

      Sorry I didn't reply eatlier just saw this post today.Maybe it's a blessing I did see it today rather than 2 weeks ago because 2 weeks ago I would have said no,but having been on Mirt at 30mg(15 in the morning,15 at night) for 4 1/2 weeks now I defininately notice a difference for the better.I still have a ways to go but I am now hopeful.Keep the faith!! God Bless You,Bob

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