In peri 8 years coming off AD mirtazapine. HELP
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Hi ladies
Im very frequent on this site talking about my many peri issues ut I now have a new challenge.
Was put on AD mirtazapine in November for peri anxiety and depression.
I cut down by half the dose to 15mg but now im taking one every other day reccommended by my GP.
Im also due a period so my anxiety is high anyway right now.
Any ladies successfully come off AD?
Would love some advice as feeling low today xx
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paula20385 michelle50768
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and see if it is working for me
take care
paula
michelle50768 paula20385
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LMHO michelle50768
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I was on AD for about 14 years. The doctor would switch them about every 2 to 3 years because they would quit working and I would begin having graphic nightmares and feeling anxious again.
I have come off of them (citalapram) successfully as of March 1st. I believe I am finally through the worst of the peri and on my way to being in menopause. I am going to have bood work to confirm and discuss HRT. Please be sure you wean yourself off as your doc recommend. Now in hindsight I see that I have had about 10 years of peri symptoms and that was the main cause of my depression and anxiety. My hormones must have been all over the place.
If you get off of the AD and still feel depressed and anxious, don't think you are weak if you need to go on them again until your wacky peri symptoms end and if you have been on the same one for years, you might need to change it up a bit. I felt like a failure at first needing meds to function but I decided that they made me a better version of myself! Take care.
Lisa
michelle50768 LMHO
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Just
michelle50768
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Im determined to come off the tabs and try and deal with it another way xx
sarah63813 michelle50768
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michelle50768 sarah63813
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I have been on 15mg from 30mg for about 9 weeks.
Maybe I should wait a little longer
Thanks again x
Im thinking about maybe staying on the 15mg fir a little longer maybe as dealing with these erratic periods and hormonal upheaval all at the same time is a bit overwhelming
susan21149 michelle50768
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michelle50768 susan21149
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Thank you xx
susan21149 michelle50768
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Just talk to your doctor about coming off it slowly
michelle50768 susan21149
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Ive weaned off of 30mg to 15mg with the advice of my doctor. He said to now take one every other day.
Im due a period so im sure thats not helping with the anxiety and palpitations.
First day without one so too early to tell I suppose.
I think just the thought of it is making me anxious.
Oh what we have to deal with
Im now second guessing myself and thinking I should stay on them a little longer