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I started taking mirtazapine 4 weeks ago whilst weaning off amitriptyline which I have been on and for 18 years but stopped working for me. Started on 15 mg mirtazapine which really helped with sleep initially and mood. Then the effects wore off and I'm now on 22.5 mg. Although I feel sleepy shortly after taking the tablets when I'm on bed I feel wired and can't get to sleep for ages. Gp wants me to go up to 30mg but scared of feeling even more wired. Has anyone else experienced this? Of course I can't be certain what might be withdrawl from amitriptyline!
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evergreen simone26396
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karin65289 simone26396
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Maybe what's happening is that you still have some amitripyline in your system - I don't know what it's half-life is. I've been taking the Mirtazapine for several years primarily for sleep. There are the odd that I feel sleepy but can't fall asleep (wired). I hope you get this sorted out soon, there are lots of good posts.
karin65289 simone26396
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thanks for your comments. I did read that lower doses were better for sleeping but after 10 days on 15mg I started to find it difficult to fall asleep and feel wired. I'm taking it primarily for depression and it did seem to be really helping until yesterday. I must admit it's really shook me that I can suddenly feel really low again. I know I'm probably being too hard on myself and iis still early days, so my plan is to go up to 30mg tonight and give it at least 4 weeks. patience isn't one of my strong points! Thanks again
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I know what you mean. That's why I only went up to 22.5mg. I plan on going up to 30 tonight though. However people do say the higher doses are less sedating. Good luck! Please keep in touch. I'd love to hear how you get on with the 30mg.
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I hope that the higher dose will help your depression - maybe longer days and sunshine will help too. It's difficult to be patient when depression is nipping at your heels. Remember to come back here for support there are lots of good people who can relate to your situation.
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