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Hi. Can anyone tell me if upping doze of Mirtazapine causes more anxiety. Went from 15mg to 19mg (1-15mg + 1/4 of 15mg) had more anxiety for 2 days. Now from 19mg to 22.5 more anxiety. Feel like going back to 19mg. Doc says to keep upping to 30mg. Help please.
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catherine55994 ruth99954
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Hi Ruth. I've been on Mirtazapine for many years. I was started on them for insomnia, with Venlafaxine for anxiety and depression. Sadly my psychiatrist died and I was discharged from the psychiatric services to the care of my GP. When my depression reoccurred my Mirtazapine was gradually increased. It's taken me years to realise that the increases were making my anxiety worse. Added to that I've put on about 4 stones. I wish I'd known at the start where the Mirtazapine would take me. It's fine for insomnia at 15mg but think seriously about the consequences of increasing it for anxiety. Discuss it with your GP if you can. Good luck.
ruth99954 catherine55994
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robarni164 ruth99954
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Hi there, this is my experience with Mirt. Was in 30 ml for 1 month then increased to 45ml, my outcome was disastrous. Suicidal thoughts nearly turned into reality. Terrible. Dr dropped me back to 30ml and prescribed 50ml sertraline. After being in 'treatment' for 24 days I feel fantastic. Please remember...everyone is different. Our brain chemicals vastly differ. Wishing you the best toward your recovery.
ann55375 ruth99954
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lynne82573 ruth99954
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Im on 22.5mgs major morning anxiety. But when Ive upped meds before my experiences have been increased anxiety, so Im confused. I hate this! I keep telling myself its easier to deal with "its only anxiety"!
lynne82573 ruth99954
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having same issues. Im on 22.5 and I wake up at 5am cold sweats an panic. I know if I call psych he will say 30. Havent seen too many positives out there re 30mgs. If someone out there has been on 30 with good results, please share.