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Mirtazapine - week 1 cold turkey

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georgia18773
georgia18773

Hey all, writing this because this forum has helped me so much during my time taking Mirt and coming off it so hopefully can help someone out.

day 8 of mirt cold turkey:

Withdrawal symptoms:

feeling sick (stomach churning sometimes the sickness wakes me up)

extremely vivid nightmares and broken sleep

rash on legs

tension headache

heart palpitations

feeling hot and cold

I decided to stop taking mirtazipine cold turkey after 4 months due to extreme weight gain which was making me even more depressed. the pill was amazing for sleep and depression to a certain extent (the weight gain was making me really really upset so unsure as to whether it would have worked without the above) but for me, 4 months in and over 2 stone gained in weight, it just wasnt worth it. All of the above withdrawal symptoms are manageable for me as I am keeping my mind occupied with losing the weight.

hope this helps xx

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  • linda78047
    linda78047 georgia18773

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    Thank you for your post, anybody doing a sudden withdrawal is in for a horrible journey.

    what dosage were you on ?. GOOD ON YOU for sticking with it though. i hope you stay well and safe. xx

    • georgia18773
      georgia18773 linda78047

      Posted

      Hi Linda, sorry I didn't see your full message on my phone but just logged in on the laptop. Thank you for you encouraging words - it really means a lot. Weening off these slowly wasn't an option for me as I had anxiety attacks every morning coming out of the shower and not being able to fit in my clothes. I appreciate your support xxxxx

  • karen_57593
    karen_57593 georgia18773

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    Be very careful I was on for a year and went cold turkey ...felt as though everything was going fine then I crashed I never eat or slept for 3 weeks I eventually collapsed...I'm not trying too scare you but watch what your doing...I would of defo advised a gradual decrease...I too have put in weight but it works for my depression...its a tough one the weight does get me down...what I do is eat weetabix everytime I get hungry no fat and it fills me up...it was a guy on here that helped me with that advice and it works for me...I'd be huge if I eat crisps n choc n bread etc...

    • georgia18773
      georgia18773 karen_57593

      Posted

      hey, thank you for your reply. did you collapse because you wasnt eating? i am eating still 3 meals a day but if i ever get to that stage ill take your advice. very helpful- thank you.

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 georgia18773

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      yeah I couldn't eat was very very nauseas ...I was in 45mg went down too 30mg 6 weeks then 15 6 weeks...then down too 0...I was working super hard at work and home couldn't see it at the time but I was manic really running about n basically just doing far too much too the point of absolutely exhausting myself...I have since went bk on 15mg and please too say I'm doing well....but the weight gain is crap 🙃

    • linda78047
      linda78047 karen_57593

      Posted

      We are all just given these drugs without the docs realising what can happen.  Keep on the upward journey i think the weight gain may even out, have you been drinking lots of water, especially before meals. x

    • georgia18773
      georgia18773 linda78047

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      Hi, thanks for reaching out. I usually drink sugar free flavoured water but corona happened and I can't really get any now! So struggling with drinking plain water but trying! lol x

    • georgia18773
      georgia18773 karen_57593

      Posted

      Yeah you was on a much higher dose than me, could be that? That's good to hear you're doing well... sorry to hear about your experience - that must have been terrifying! x

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 linda78047

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      yeah I try n drink diluted juice often...but its more my stomach area that swells up that much I look 8 months pregnant...this happens when I eat certain food mostly carbs...its so annoying ...but my depression n anxiety has gone so that's good...its just this stomach problem I have 😭

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 georgia18773

      Posted

      keep me posted ...it probably was because I was on a higher dose...I'm sorry I hope I didnt frighten you...I really hope n pray it works for you...🥰🥰

    • linda78047
      linda78047 karen_57593

      Posted

      it sounds as if you have a bit of IBs with your bloating, have you been offered any help for this. x LINDA

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 linda78047

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      No they were testing me for food intolerances before.. coronavirus xx

    • linda78047
      linda78047 karen_57593

      Posted

      i hope that you will get some answers soon. mebeverine helped me with my bloating and sensitive tummy, it helps to move the food through a little quicker but doesnt give you the runs. x

    • linda78047
      linda78047 karen_57593

      Posted

      i know how you feel Karen, i often wonder how i got here. i wish i could start over again without ever being on them x

    • georgia18773
      georgia18773 karen_57593

      Posted

      hi darling. much better!!! still feel really tired - had cold like symptoms for about a week just felt really icky and bleh but doing so much better past few days! thanks for checking in xxxxx

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