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Fluoxetine vs Mirtazapine

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jordan68172
jordan68172

Which is better for Stress, Anxiety & Mild Depression, I will be taking it for these main things + Emetophobia. I have been on Fluoxetine now for 5 weeks but do not feel it is helping yet, my sleep & appetite is worse, along with the anxiety. My doctor has now suggested trying Mirtazapine if the Fluoxetine doesn't work out. Thanks

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  • barbara79178
    barbara79178 jordan68172

    Posted

    Hello Jordan

    I take BOTH the mirtazapine helps so much with my appetite & sleep

    I tried to go off the mirt as I have gained a bit of weightTOTAL anxiety kicked in & I felt horrible so I went back on itI'm going to stay on both!

    • jordan68172
      jordan68172 barbara79178

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply Barbara, I'll give it a try if the Fluoxetine doesn't work out, I've felt sicker then ever with the Fluoxetine & am under weight & hardly sleeping so the Mirt might not be such a bad option for me.

    • barbara79178
      barbara79178 jordan68172

      Posted

      DEFINITELY take the Mirtazapine! It will help a ton.It didn't even take that long to kick in for me. I'm sleeping great now & my appetite has improved so much. (too much, lol) When I go thru extreme anxiety, I cannot sleep or eat. It's a horrible feeling, So I know what you are going thru.

      Best of luck to you!

      Barb

    • jordan68172
      jordan68172 barbara79178

      Posted

      Thanks Barbara for your support, will try it a try, we have a family friend on it & she said it has worked wonders for her too!!

    • jordan68172
      jordan68172

      Posted

      Took my first dose of Mirtazapine 15mg last night & slept well & today I have my appetite back but I am still so tired & sleepy, is that normal for your first day?

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