Mirtazapine withdrawal success
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Hi, Ive just come off Mirtazapine (30mg) after 6 months use, following an acute episode of postnatal anxiety. I'm now off the medication with not a single withdrawl effect. Nothing. This was my schedule as discussed with my GP:
30mg x 6 months....then:
30mg/22.5mg alternating days for 2 weeks
22.5mg for 2 weeks
22.5mg/15mg alternating days for 2 weeks
15mg for 2 weeks
15mg/11.25mg alternating days for 2 weeks
11.25mg for 2 weeks
11.25mg/7.5mg alternating days for 2 weeks
7.5mg for 2 weeks
7.5mg/3.75mg alternating days for 2 weeks
3.75mg for 2 weeks
3.75mg/0mg alternating days for 2 weeks
3.75mg/0/0 (so a single dose every 3 days) for 2 weeks
then nothing.
I used 30mg tablets and a cutter to get down to 15mg, then 15mg tablets cut down to 3.75. It does involve cutting tablets into quarters for smaller doses, but this worked very well.
Thought Id post this are there are many horror stories online. This took a few months, but was gentle and easy and no side effects. Good luck xx
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linda78047 jenny20166
Posted
Well one you. I hope you are feeling a lot better, glad to read success story. xx
Sadiejayne jenny20166
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That's lovely to hear a good story. Thank you. Mine took longer but I had been on M for longer. May I ask how long you have been off completely?
jenny20166 Sadiejayne
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15 days now
Sadiejayne jenny20166
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I was fine coming down from 30mg to about 6mg . Then I had a few problems and had to go a lot slower. I have been completely off for more than a year now. Take care.