Increase or Decrease Mirtazapine Dose?
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So, I'm one of the people who has piled on all the weight with Mirtazapine. I've been on 30mg for a couple of years now and I'm just getting bigger and bigger and bigger! But I've read conflicting reports about increasing vs decreasing the dose. Some say that increasing the dose will help combat the weight gain and others say decreasing the dose will do this. (This seems the more logical one to me!)
Obviously I plan to talk to my GP about it (although it might be hard getting an appointment anytime soon with all the Covid19 goings-on), but I was just wondering if any of you had any insights?
Cheers,
Nicole
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amanda03654 Namf
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i have gained alot of weight since been on mitrazapine its hard to try lose it because of the medication
SmileyBear Namf
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I was on Mirtazapine for about 3-4 months and gained 30 (US) pounds & got tired of carrying the extra weight and the over sedating effects so I SLOWLY weaned myself off 15 mgs down to zero. I did it with Dr supervision however he wanted me to wean off faster than I wanted and what my gut feeling said. I've been off of Mirt for about 2 months now and have only lost 10 - 14 US Pounds. Yes, this med helped me sleep but it has other horrible side effects.
jen35333 SmileyBear
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hi how was the withdrawal for you? on week 12 for me and feels like i will be stuck in this forever. just 4 days ago i suddenly got tinnitus on both ears! haven't slept a wink since then its crazy!