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Hi. Just after a bit of advice. I have been on 15mg of mirtazapine for about 3 months. Unfortunately I have gained a stone during this time, plus I’ve now been told I have high cholesterol. I haven’t changed any eating habits and I am a regular gym goer. My gp has recommended I aim to come of this medication by the spring. I have started to tapered to 7.5mg and will reduce to 3.75 in the next couple of weeks. Do you think I will continue to gain weight at 3.75? Thanks
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Zara136 ally82748
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Hi ally
cant see you gaining weight to be honest..
has your doc said if he's going put you on different antidepressants?
do u suffer side effects from mirt or is it just your weight is the issue?
kaz
ally82748 Zara136
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I was only on in this for problems with insomnia. My gp didn’t offer any alternative, only to take melatonin and try to enroll in some mindfulness/medication classes.
I have gained nearly a stone, and now have high cholesterol and blood vessels keep bursting in my eyes, very strange!
Zara136 ally82748
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Ally
i was taking 45mg and gain almost a stone over period of a year then when I went down to 30mg I started to loss weight but my doc didn't taper me down I was took of it overnight
I'm now of 15mg mirtazapine close to 15wks but I had bad withdrawls which I'm still suffering so yes I lost the weight I put on..
was your tapering ok ? Did you not have withdrawls?
kaz
ally82748 Zara136
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On a plus - it’s good that your weight is starting to shift! X
Zara136 ally82748
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good luck hopefully You will be of mirtazapine soon
kaz
lorraine24104 ally82748
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Most definitely you will. I gained 3 stone. Whilst these are great for depression they seem to have nasty side effects. They are given to people with anorexia...so that would have been nice to know wouldn't it
ally82748 lorraine24104
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lorraine24104 ally82748
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You will get nasty side effect if you don't taper and will probably end up back on a high dose, so be patient. Each time you taper slightly give it a month before the next stage.
ally82748 lorraine24104
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Gretel ally82748
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Your story is similar to mine. On mirt 15mg for 4 months, gained 40 lbs. I held the same weight thru the taper. I am off 14 weeks and have not lost any appreciable weight. You may fare better due to your hi activity level. I am doing minimal at home workouts. Good luck.
ally82748 Gretel
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Gretel
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Btw, my taper lasted 2 1/2 weeks. Thats only what I did. I got really impatient. I dont feel i am doing any better or worse than anyone else. I didnt consult my dr. either.
lorraine24104 ally82748
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I forgot to say that I have tapered from 30mg to 7.5 over the last 6 months and still haven't lost an ounce. I read on here that you have to be off completely for the weight to drop
ally82748
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Does anyone have any remedies I can try while I taper? Thanks!
Gretel ally82748
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I used Benadryl to try to sleep and i believe it interefered with my wirhdrawl process. It didnt really help me sleep. Lots of water is always a good thing and limiting caffeine. I also tried melatonin 5mg, it didnt work so much. Having and maintaing a positive mental state and going with the flow as far as symptoms go have been detrimental.