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Citalopram to Mirtazapine - withdrawal or start up side effects?

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LG53
LG53

Hi

I was on Citalopram 20mg for three weeks but found the side effects absolutely awful and couldn't sleep. My doctor said stop them for two days then start Mirtazapine 15mg at night. I actually waited three days before starting the Mirtazapine.

Have been on it for six days now. Am sleeping well but still having side effects such as pins and needles in feet, random aches in body, feeling very hot (not sweaty) and uncomfortable stomach, though not burning like on the Citalopram.

Can anyone relate to this? Is it Citalopram withdrawal or Mirtazapine start up do you think? I really don't want to be on any medication but my family seem to think it will help my health anxiety.

Thanks for reading.

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