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I went cold turkey from taking 45mg of Mirtazapine almost 3 weeks ago and i have felt complete rubbish over these past few weeks and lost 10lb in the process because my appetite is almost completely gone. I stopped taking it since it was not working for me and no medications have, but i had an appointment with my Psychiatrist and said my body is having withdrawal symptoms and his response was that Mirtazapine has no withdrawal symptoms at all that has been documented. For me i am lost for words as either i am going crazy, they are saying this thinking the placebo effect will prevent what symptoms are showing or just flat out lying to me.
No new medications to try and no support given from them so what should i do now since i can not trust them.
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caroline_1957 julian21114
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I think coming off 45mg cold turkey must be awful as I only drop a couple of mg a month and I’m not coping so you are brave to come off like you have
Be strong
caroline91081 julian21114
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Julian
I don't know where your doctor trained, but my GP looked it up in the Drug book and told me I had to come off it slowly. I have to gradually lower the dose over 9 weeks. Hang in there. I had horrible side effects similar to yours when I came off long term codeine, but it passed
Caroline
barbara63681 caroline91081
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drew17 julian21114
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julian21114 drew17
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sarah24378 julian21114
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What are your withdrawal symptoms ?
julian21114 sarah24378
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While they are not as intense as coming off other medications, it is that fact that he said there was no effects stopping mirtazapine which is making worry that the problems are in my head.
vikki87350 julian21114
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Your not losing your mind, believe me when I say this because I've being were you are.
I've had that look from a doctor, many of us have.
They do have you think it's the start of another episode but this was my first time taking any A/D and I'd stopped taking it cold turkey so it is because of Mirtazapine.
Go get a second opinion, and a 3rd and 4th if you must. Some doctors are very knowledgeable and have seen it before, someone will eventually help you.
wayne1962 julian21114
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julian21114 wayne1962
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