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Mirt WD Digestive Symptoms

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david28533
david28533

I am over 6 1/2 months since stopping, and am still having abdominal cramps, churning bowels and abdominal pain. That, along with not much appetite and weakness is seems to want to hang around, and I am miserable because of it. Any replies appreciated. David

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  • valerie01412
    valerie01412 david28533

    Posted

    Did you come off it very slowly?  When I quit Seroxat I was stopping at the rate of a large crumb per week, it took me ages.
    • david28533
      david28533 valerie01412

      Posted

      No Valerie, the last try was cold turkey, which was a big, bad mistake. I feel like that is a big part of the price that I have paid. I knew nothing of what I should have done until it was pretty much too late. Loss of appetite is a big withdrawal symptom, resulting in weight loss and loss of energy if you don't eat well. But, nausea is also a symptom, and that kept me in the bathroom vomiting until my upper abdomen and ribs were sore from wretching. Also, I had constipation, which was a new thing for me, as I have IBS-D. I guess it will all resolve. I was doing better last month, but along comes a protracted withdrawal, just what I didn't need. Take Care, David
  • david28533
    david28533

    Posted

    I didn't post this for a mirtazapine debate, I was just wanting to know if anyone else had similar withdrawal symptoms. I am going to unfollow this discussion, so there will be no further posts from me. I'll leave that to the expert. David
    • Sunbird8
      Sunbird8 david28533

      Posted

      Dear David,

      Most of us on here who have followed your story over your months of suffering can identify with most of the horrible withdrawal symptoms you continue to suffer.

      My heart goes out to you David and I am so very sorry to know that having some improvement last month you are feeling so bad again.

      I had these WD symptoms and many times I felt like giving up and restarting mirt.

      I consider my self to be very fortunate as compared to you and Norma I have been so lucky.

      Having said that there are days when symptoms return but they go again.

      I think you are wise to unfollow David as you certainly do not need further anxiety and lack of understanding.

      You have kindly helped others even though you have been feeling so sick.

      I remember your kindness to me when I began taking mirtazapine.

      May you have better times ahead and look after your self David.

      Sunbird.

    • norma72045
      norma72045 Sunbird8

      Posted

      Well said Sunbird,I'm really pleased your feeling better. Well done.
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