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Patrick1691
Patrick1691

I am posting this to help/encourage anybody considering coming off Mirtazapine.

Having had my original dosage increased from 7.5 mg to 45mg by a physchiatrist without explaining the terrible side effects (weight gain, reduced metabolic rate, lethargy & tiredness to name just a few), I am taking back control by tapering it by 25% per month.

Only on day 3 but no side effects so far, albeit I will welcome them as it shows my body is adjusting.

Will post on a monthly basis with updates.

Regards,

Patrick

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    I am now on day 8. Apart from a bad headache on the 2nd day, I have not had any bad withdrawal symptoms. Looking forward to reducing to 50% in 3 weeks. A lot of articles suggest tapering by 10% per month. I chose to go for 25% as I felt it was just too long a period but each individual has to decide what they feel comfortable with. My GP felt I could stop with no tapering but I felt that was too extreme. My advice is to choose a time for tapering when you have not had a recent episode of depression & when you are are determined to stop.

    Will post again on month 2.

    Regards,

    Patrick

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