going off Mirtazapine 7,5mg after almost 5 months, what to expect?
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HI all. Struggled with mirt, going onto it. Took me about a month and it was not easy. While it may have given me a little benefit, after almost 5 months on it its safe to say the drug does not entirely agree with me. Often feel like i have a dead horse on top of me, very heavy feeling, almost like a weakness.
If i have understood, the smaller the doses, the more it sedates. I was thinking to start weaning off and half the 7,5mg for say a good 3-4 weeks and then stop from there.
My concern is that i have a 10 day trip coming up to Thailand in about 14 days time. As i am living quite a stable life now am a little concerned if weaning now could cause me some problems, side effects etc.
I realize my 7,5mg is rather small dose, but surely weaning off will have consequences. Nice to hear from anyone with experiences. Many thanks!
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Calmer chris39732
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Oh goodnes NO ... go and enjoy your trip and when you get back do some thorough research of how to quit Mirt' ... the golden rule is to taper no more than 10% every 3-4 weeks to avoid any WD symptoms and allow your central nervous system/brains neurons readjust, although your doctor may not know this. Dropping 50% of the dose will be sure to be very difficult for most folk, I wouldn't risk anything so close to a holiday of a lifetime!
Click on my name and read the links under my status for starters Chris, for a full informed choice.
Glad you came on the forum, hope this helps a little.
BLUESY chris39732
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BLUESY
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vikki87350 chris39732
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Hi Chris, I'd wait until you get back from your trip because you wouldn't want to feel poorly and be away from home. This is going to be a challenge to say the least so be kind to yourself and enjoy your holiday.
BLUESY vikki87350
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vikki87350 BLUESY
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You didn't Bluesy, but thank you anyway, we all want what's best for each other on here, thanks again Bluesy and you take care of yourself too