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15mg for just over 2 weeks. felt good but last 2 days have been awful

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rubyabi89
rubyabi89

Hey guys i was put on 15mg for just over 2 weeks now. Ive had a few ups and downs but generally felt really good on it. The last two days however I have felt awful. I have felt my anxiety and depression slipping their way back. Did this happen to anyone else?

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  • liam28679
    liam28679 rubyabi89

    Posted

    I've been on 15mg for nearly 3 weeks and as of yet haven't felt good! Still feel depressed and anxious, Im waiting to see if my Dr will increase to 30mg but it's taking ages. Maybe you need a higher dose or it's pooped out on you but generally it take a good 2-4 weeks before you can expect to feel a difference.
  • judith_15553
    judith_15553 rubyabi89

    Posted

    Yes they upped my dose to 30 then 45 over four weeks
    • judith_15553
      judith_15553 rubyabi89

      Posted

      Yes to start with they take a while I have only been on 45 for a week and a half, getting better slowly. Good luck
    • vivien58797
      vivien58797 judith_15553

      Posted

      Hin Judith.  Does 45mg make you feel drowsy and do you experience any other side effects.
    • judith_15553
      judith_15553 vivien58797

      Posted

      Yes when I take them I sleep really well, the side effects seem to be eating for most people
  • patricia85842
    patricia85842 rubyabi89

    Posted

    Hi

    I was prescribed 15 mg Mirtazapine and it literaly worked over night.  I just couldn't believe it.  Only problem was I wasb hungry all the time.  I was completely ack to normal for 2 months then like you the depression starting coming back.  My GP upped it to 30 mg which I stuck for 8 weeks but not working. Then I was upped to 45 mg which was awful so I am now on Venlafaxine which I will have to be patient with to see if it works.  It did work for 10 years but then stopped.

    I hope you have more luck with the Mirt.  Plenty of people do.

  • vivien58797
    vivien58797 rubyabi89

    Posted

    Hi. I have been put on this drug for insomnia.  Fitst few nights i slept quite well, but last night i stayed awake all night.. Is anyone else on it  for the same reason.  Maybe 30mg will be better which i shall take tonight.   Hate the drowsiness in the morning though.     
  • hypnos
    hypnos rubyabi89

    Posted

    don't worry. the exact same happened to me just over 2 weeks in - got so anxious and suicidal and then it just subsided after about 4 days and now i feel very stable and so much more positive. i think it's just the final push - hold on in there!
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