New and a little worried
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My doctore prescribed me Mirtazapine today and was very vauge about the side effect and how it would help me. after researching the drug and reading on here im actually quite worried about taking it.
I have never taken any medication before which make me even more worried. anyone have positive results with this drug? i just see a lot of disscussion that make me not even want to try taking it.
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kathy56977 RubberDuckie
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sheila65847 RubberDuckie
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my experience is that it's a great drug for depression. Ive taken It for approx 3 years, initially on 15mgs now on 30mgs. It keeps me level - I don't have the emotional peaks and troughs. Also, it's supposed to help with sleep but It doesn't seem to help me that way, II've always been a poor sleeper. I just stopped taking zopiclone (which I became addicted to which is another story!). II've read many people say they've gained a lot of weight but thankfully that hasn't happened to me. I understand that when I am well enough to stop taking them, my doc will put me on a supervised reduction plan as withdrawal symptoms may ooccur. Hope this helps.
karin65289 RubberDuckie
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I've been taking Mirazapine for several years without adverse effects. Why did your doctor prescribe it? What doage? AND what for (depression, sleep?).
I would recommend taking it at bedtime or an hour before. It could make you a bit groggy in the morming. Additionally, take half the prescribed amount and see how you are with that. For enhancing sleep lower doses are best (7.5 - 15 mg). Good luck.
RubberDuckie karin65289
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1980 RubberDuckie
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Good luck!
karin65289 RubberDuckie
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sandy93756 RubberDuckie
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The worst side effect I experienced while being on them was feeling emotionally numb and that was what made me determined to come off of them. I came off cold turkey because my Doctor said it wouldn't concern him if I did. That is when I had the bad side effects and horrible withdrawal symptoms. As long as you taper off very gradually over time you should be fine. Everyone is different though, good luck!
h9000 RubberDuckie
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It is always a difficult decision. You will find positive and negative responses to every drug out there. Peoples bodies, and their unique psychology respond differently. Concensus mostly seems to be 3 weeks plus sees the improvements. I have not had physical side effects except about 2 hours after taking I am woken by a sort of tingling in the hands like pins and needles which lasted a couple of days. No I have upped to 30mg its happened again for 2 nights, somehow you work through it and go back to sleep. Maybe too early to talk about weight gain but this drug has not changed my appetite one bit.
evergreen RubberDuckie
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