mirtazapine should be called fatazapine
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hi, i have benn on mirtazapine for 3 weeks. tried all different antidepressants none of them worked. so when gp mentioned these i went on them. for first week i was very sleepy not good as i have 2 kids aged 8 and 2 and im on my own during day as my husband at work. then i noticed my clothes were getting tight. i am usually a curvy size 14 in 2 weeks i have ballooned up 2 a size 18. my weight gain is making me feel even more depressed. i am a prisioner in my own home and body. my marriage is also suffering as a result of this. please reply asap. lyndsey
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karin65289 lyndsey33
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I sorry that you are having such problems with the Mirtazapine - is it helping at all? I was prescribe it for a sleep disorder, rather than as an antidepressant - it works well for sleep but I've had a terrible weight gain over the years. Recently I read that Mirtaz may be used as an appetite stimulate in human and veternian cases. I agree with other writers about going back to your doctor and finding a medication that works better for you. There are tons of AD s and one will work better than others. You do have to keep trying and giving the doctor feed back on what is working or not. The very best to you
lyndsey33 karin65289
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karin65289 lyndsey33
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You probably know that many (most?) of the ADs take approximately 6 weeks to reach full potency and the body may go through incredible changes. One thing I noticed over the years and with new ADs is how side effects just seem to drop away. Mirtazapine and weight gain was an acception to that. \
Wishing you well and hope that you will find the right answers for yourself. Thanks for keeping you sense of humour, in spite of the difficulties.
Crystalfaerie lyndsey33
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lyndsey33 Crystalfaerie
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alicia84037 Crystalfaerie
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I been on Mir 15mg for less than a week. I'm loving it thus far. I'm seeing my doctor for a follow up in about 4 weeks. And I can relate to everything you just said.
Wish you the best!
Alicia