Mirtazapine 'poop out' - anyone used inositol?
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I am currently on mirtazapine which has been great for me, quickly clearing my depression and insomnia, as well as stopping my migraines, nausea and allergies. However, after four years, it has 'pooped out' and I am back to depression and insomnia so I am going to withdraw slowly from it. I started taking 12 grams of inositol yesterday in the hope that it will help me through the withdrawal.
Just wondering if anyone has tried inositol and if so, what were your experiences and how much do you take and when? Has it helped your depression? Has it helped with insomnia? Any problems?
For those of you who haven't heard of it, it is a naturally occuring substance which used to be called vitamin B8, but as the body can make it it is now not classed as a vitamin. There have been some studies which have shown it to be as effective as SSRIs for treating depression when taken at the rate of 12grams per day.
I am taking 6 grams with my breakfast in my mug of tea, and 6 grams after dinner in a soft drink. It is sweet so you need less sugar if you are mixing it into your tea or coffee.
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carolyn79 evergreen
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Calmer evergreen
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Sorry to hear that Mirt' has pooped, and sincerely hope you wd ok, are you doing the 10% slow taper?
Sounds like you're prepared, I hadn't heard of the Inositol, let us know how you get on if you can, and wishing you well for your time coming off the Mirt.
Best wishes x
carolyn79 evergreen
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evergreen Calmer
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carolyn79 evergreen
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evergreen carolyn79
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Calmer evergreen
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Feel for you - wonder what that noise is !!!
I wonder if you talk to the doctors surgery if they would leave you a prescription for some 15 mg, might make it easier to chop possibly. I 'think' they are available in soluble, so it may be worth enquiring, because then you can work out a wd method easier, or better still the liquid which I am withdrawing with, which some docs will give, although I had to kind of beg, took a copy of the CITA stuff along with a copy of the 10% plan, and literally left the doc a copy to read ! The 10% can be printed from here:
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/depression-resources-298570
then scroll down to:
"Reducing ADs using 10% withdrawal method"
I've also sent you a PM, I don't suppose you will be able to tell wether its wd or uptake of inositol, although withh the latter being more natural it may not be that. Remembering wd kicks in any time after 5 days of so from Mirt, or more likely after 10 days I would be suprised if it is the Mirt yet. Oh my ... such a goddam awful drug when it poops like in your case, I think Rose had this, you maybe could chat with her?
Hope your days stays good, wishing you well.
C x
evergreen Calmer
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Sunbird8 evergreen
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Wonder what the knocking can be?
I replied to this thread yesterday but it has not appeared even though there were no links.
Keeping it short today!
evergreen Sunbird8
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Calmer evergreen
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This knocking thing is catching !!! I was away for the weekend, the wind so bad & knocking outside every 10 minutes last night ... ggrrrrr ... so tired - home sweet home now, so hoping for a good night.
Could you go look and let us know what your knocking is! x
evergreen Calmer
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Today I feel much less fatigued. I also think the inositol is definitely having an effect because I feel much less depressed than I did before starting on it. I have cut my mirt down to 22.5mg because it is too difficult dividing the tablets into eighths. I am hoping this won't be too big a step. I guess I will find out in a few days if it is. I won't drop down further until I know I am stable on the 22.5mg. From what I read it is the very last bit which is the hardest.
Does anyone know if cutting down will make me lose weight or is it all or nothing with mirt? ie. is it any amount, no matter how small will have a big effect on weight?
carolyn79 evergreen
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Calmer evergreen
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No, I doubt the cyt down wil help you lose weight, the cravings go on I'm afraid. Lets remember to ask ourselves this when we get half way!!
Do youu remember David who went cold turkey from thbis forum, I think he was around when I first started talking to you both (Evergreen & Sunbird). Well he has been off nearly 8 months and been through hell the whole time, losing weight and major gastro problems, anx/insomnia the lot. Finally he was advised by his American doc to reinstate at 3.75 and hey presto, symptoms all gone - food craving returned!
I think Cold Turkey is the worst thing ever, many many not getting their sleep pattern back, it's so much better to let those neorons fire back into place with a slow wd.
Now about that banging ... do youu have an extraction fan in the bathroom? Coz' when it's windy they make a horrible loud noise if the wind whips them the wrong way - just a thought![smile](https://patient.azureedge.net/forums/emoticons/smile.gif)
Enjoy your day now that you slept well, makes a big difference.
Wishing you well & happy too.
C x
evergreen carolyn79
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carolyn79 evergreen
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So beware wrong wd advice from GP took me back to more meds. But for the moment forcusing on feeling better than I was last month. Plus started CBT and yoga which helps too.
carolyn79 evergreen
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Worth a try
evergreen carolyn79
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