How do/did you deal with the weight gain on Mirtazapine?

Posted 5 years ago, 6 users are following.

angela.15

I’ve been on for a little over 2 months, and I gained 15 kg (or 33lbs). To be fair, right before I went on I did lose a lot of weight (13 lbs) just because of my depression, so overall I guess it’s 20 lbs. Anyway, it’s getting warmer here now and I don’t feel very comfortable with my body. I’ve started excercising etc and so far lost 10 lbs, but it’s quite difficult because I constantly feel hungry and eat at least twice as much as I used to. I know weight gain is a common side effect of Mirtazapine, so I was wondering how others deal with it? Like did you just ignore it and lost the weight when you went off, or did you exercise and count calories? Are there any tips, like any snacks or foods that make you feel full for longer so that you eat less overall?

Thanks!

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marion70011 angela.15

Posted 5 years ago

I’ve also gained wait.
been walking daily and counting calories but not doing much for losing the weight....
hoping to go off Metz in the next few weeks because of the weight gain.
SerenitySeeking angela.15

Posted 5 years ago

I am currently on this medication as a trial run because I lost almost 40 pounds in the last 2 years and can’t bear to think about gaining it back.
- christine15542 SerenitySeeking
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  This drug can get its hooks into you pretty quick smart. How long is your trial run?
- SerenitySeeking christine15542
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  I’ve been on it for two weeks and have gained a few pounds. I do feel better and I’m sleeping. I have been doing low carb for two years and that’s how I’ve lost weight. I do notice that about an hour after taking my medication I get hungry. I’m going to give it another couple of weeks. I’m headed to get groceries right now with a focus on low carb/high protein snacks. :-)

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