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Mirtazapine

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yasmine333
yasmine333

I've been having a rough time the last couple months, felt myself slipping so spoke to my doc who prescribed Mirtazapine to take alongside my Fluoxetine.

Since starting the Mirtazapine I have noticed my appetite has increased severely & I really cannot afford to put any weight on when I'm meant to be losing it.

Anyone else have similar symptoms & how long do they last?

Thanks x

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  • amanda35274
    amanda35274 yasmine333

    Posted

    Hi yasmine i also had that side effect but was on it b4 i was ever prescribed fluoxetine. I didn't get to stay on it after 3 mths as it didnt lift my mood and caused migraines to worsen in my case. Hope it settles itself out ...the + weight side effect for me all i can say was still putting on at 3 mths before stopping mirtazapine xx

    • yasmine333
      yasmine333 amanda35274

      Posted

      Hi Amanda,

      Thank you for your reply.

      I'm hoping I'll see a change soon as everyone reacts differently but if not I'll have to explore other options.

  • borderriever
    borderriever yasmine333

    Posted

    We all seem to put weight on, it is part of the territory.

    I do not know what to suggest, you coudl see how it goes and if not happy talk with your GP

    • yasmine333
      yasmine333 borderriever

      Posted

      Yeah I think I will do exactly that if it doesn't settle down soon. Fingers crossed

      Thank you

    • amanda35274
      amanda35274 yasmine333

      Posted

      Yeah give it a little longer if no change see the dr as i know for just me personally anything that puts weight on depresses me more xx but like u said everybodys diff. Kp us posted ♡
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