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Mirtazapine question

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patty818
patty818

I'm hoping someone can help me.  I've been on mirtazapine for about 7 weeks I take 3.75mgs at night.  My first question is had anyone had fluid retention causing swelling in the feet, ankles and legs? The swelling started about 10 days ago and today I noticed my ankles and knees where swollen and it felt as if my legs where swelling.  My psychiatrist said to stop the meds to see if that is the problem.  I've never had this before st any time.  I've been reading swelling is a side effect but not so commen.  Second question is about stopping it, doc says can just stop but I'm worried, will there be withdrawal after being on for 7 weeks st this low dose?   Thanks 

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  • karen32905
    karen32905 patty818

    Posted

    I was on it for 7 weeks at 30mg, 

    I'm guessing you've been told to stop because of the swelling?

    Are you being given anything else to replace the Mirtazapine?

    I'm going to be honest with you  I still got withdrawal symptoms even after only 7 weeks.

    But everyone is different and you may be ok as you were only on such a low dose anyway.

    • ray63269
      ray63269 karen32905

      Posted

      Hi karen I've just been given it to take at night . Is it any good . Did it help you and does it make you drowsy . Sorry for all the questions

    • karen32905
      karen32905 ray63269

      Posted

      It initially helped me at a low dose but when dose was increased to 45mg my anxiety went out of the window!!

      Apparently it's one of the drugs that a higher dose can cause anxiety to be worse.

      It did make me drowsy.

      But the side effects when I came off it were horrendous.

    • ray63269
      ray63269 karen32905

      Posted

      Wow I don't think I will take it . What side effects did you have . I can't understand these drugs being given if they make things worse. Must have been awful for you

    • karen32905
      karen32905 ray63269

      Posted

      Please try it, it's not the same for everyone and it's a low dose.

      I was fine on the lower dose it was only when it got increased.

      Withdrawal was awful, with panic attacks, nausea etc, but I withdrew too quick and should of tapered slower.

      I was also introducing a new antidepressant at the same time so had withdrawal and side effects from.new one, plus 7 weeks previous I was taken off Trazadone, which I'd been on for nearly two years, cold turkey!

      So as you can see I was withdrawing from two drugs really.

      I would say try it and see how you go, but it's your body and your decision.

      Good luck

    • ray63269
      ray63269 karen32905

      Posted

      Hi karen thanks for your reply and being so helpful . I will give it a go and see what happens . My gp has told me to take it just before I want to sleep. Do I expect to be drowsy or dopey in the morning lol
    • karen32905
      karen32905 ray63269

      Posted

      I used to take mine just before bed, I will say a lot of us who have been on it have experienced vivid dreams!

      I didn't feel feel dopey or drowsy in the morning.

      Got my fingers crossed 🤞 for you

  • Guest
    Guest patty818

    Posted

    Its because of kidney problems i think so. So first get your kidneys tested and medicines may be the reason to adfect your kidneys.
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