Mirtazapine dosage and effect on weight
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Dose the amount off mirtazapine you take affect how much weight you gain? I thought I would start a new thread for people wanting answers to a question that so many ask, so that it could perhaps serve as a reference for people searching for an answer to this question when using search engines such as google. I want to invite as many people as possible to add their experiences regarding mirtazapine and possible dose related weight issues.
So my answer to this question is 'yes, to an extent.' I was on 15mg for a month and it was then increased to 30mg for four years. In that period I gained a total of two stone. Most of that happened shortly after increasing to 30mg, although I gained around 6 pounds in the first month whilst I was on 15mg.
I did manage to shift 1.5 stone of it whilst I was on 30mg though, but it was VERY hard. I worked out daily on the cross trainer, and cared for several horses, and walked dogs etc. I calculated that my body only needed 1800 calories a day to do all this. Any more, and I gained weight. And for a 5'10" woman, that is very little indeed. I reckon that mirtazapine influenced my body so that I needed around 500 calories LESS than I previously needed to maintain weight.
So what happened when I reduced my dose? Well nothing noticable until I was under 15mg. When on 11.25mg I noticed that it was much easier to resist previously tempting treats. I also noticed that I could up my calorie intake by around 200 calories a day, and also not work out every single day, yet still stay the same weight. I am now on 7.5 mg and will have to see if there is further improvement.
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BettyBlue168 evergreen
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Because of my lifestyle (I work full time and study for a PhD), an SSRI was no longer viable for me so my GP suggested Mirt because it works Noradrenaline. I appreciated that benefit of the Mirt but the adverse effects massively outweighed the benefits (ie I was working much more effectively - just constantly accompanied by biscuits and sweet tea!). I've since looked up other options which work noradrenaline and have found SNRIs - really want to try these as they still work noradrenaline just without a the appetite stimulation. Fluoxetine and Trazodone just doesn't suit my lifestyle needs now.
Evergreen - well done for getting the weight off cos you're working against everything Mirt does - I seriously take my hat off to you. My appetite is starting to slow down now, but I need to lose what I've put on too - I will go walking a lot!
Hope everyone is well!!! Xxxxxx
evergreen BettyBlue168
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pixie22 evergreen
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carolyn79 evergreen
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lorraine24104 evergreen
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I am seriously going to request that Psych changes these pills.
Please may I ask if anybody has found a suitable effective alternative.
Many thanks.
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lorraine52317 evergreen
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well I'm now on day 8 of mirt and feel alive for the first time in six months! I noticed this weight thread and I must say my appetite has gone from zero to unstoppable! But right now it's not a problem as I need to put on some extra pounds! I am still groggy in the mornings but hope this will pass. I'm on 15mg and feel well but have a sneaky suspicion on seeing my doctor tomorrow she will increase my dose to 30 will this make me more sleepy? Would very much welcome your advice. Btw how is your tapering going?
warmest wishes to you and all on this thread xxxx
evergreen lorraine52317
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lorraine52317 evergreen
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how is your tapering going are you feeling of with it? X
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lorraine52317 evergreen
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Thank youso much for your support and kindness xxx