Mirtazapine making me worse

Posted 8 years ago, 11 users are following.

Patty9019

Been on mirtazapine 7.5 mg for 2 weeks. My depression and anxiety feel like there getting worse not better. Is this normal

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lorraine52317 Patty9019

Posted 8 years ago

Hi patty
Has your gp prescribed 7.5 for your depression, or did you not wish to start with 15mg? When I took 7.5 I had a little bit of relief but i dont think it tackled my depression. Upon taking 15 mg 6 days ago, I now feel 80% recovered.
God bless ♥
- Patty9019 lorraine52317
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  I only had relief the first day of taking it. He started me low because I have a low tolerance to medication. Been going downhill since first day
evergreen Patty9019

Posted 8 years ago

7.5mg too small a dose to be effective in tating depressn. Most people need around 30mg and nomally start on 15mg. I would ask your GP if you can increase the dose.
- evergreen
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Sorry for the missing letters.
- Patty9019 evergreen
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  I have a low tolerance for medication that's why he started me on a low dose. He told me to go to 11.25 for 2 weeks but have been afraid too cause how I feel on it. Crying more, racy thoughts, extreme anxiety
- Patty9019
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  He also gave .5 ativan but I read on here it can cause adverse reaction
- sharon12462 Patty9019
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Wow patty that's how I was before taking mirtazapine ..I Gt started on 15mg & really I felt so much better still have thoughts bt Theyv slowed down loads I dnt have to shout at myself anymore
- Patty9019 sharon12462
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  I want it to work so bad but afraid to up dose and I know I need to. I feel way worse on it.
- Patty9019
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  It would be great if it would at least help with sleep
- sharon12462 Patty9019
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Just take the chance patty were all scared to try but have too.. 15mg helped me sleep like a baby .. Iv had insomnia for years.. 30mg I dnt sleep as easy bt do get there sometimes with the help of 7.5mg zopiclone
- Patty9019 sharon12462
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Do u know if there's adverse reactions taking ativan with it
- sharon12462 Patty9019
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  I don't no iv never heard of that .. I take lithium with mine ..
- Patty9019 sharon12462
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  I might try a little ativan, then up the dose tonight if the ativan works. I only take it if needed
- Calmer Patty9019
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Hi Patty
  Just a thought, did you say (above) that you were on sertraline? When did you stop taking this ?
  I know Ativan is quite a strong Benzo, you need the sleep to lift you, why not take the Ativan about 8 pm then the Mirt' just before bed? It doesn't mean you have to take both every night, I think once you manage to get a few nights sleep under your belt, so to speak, you might find the Mirt' will help you.
  What happens to you when you take higher doses of AD?
- Patty9019 Calmer
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  I feel like I'm going out of my head, detached. I tried sertaline for 6 days and it messed with my heart to much

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