Quitting Mirtazapine (Insomnia Help) Read if you're struggling.

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I have been on mirtazapine for just over a year on all doses 15 to 45mg constantly upping then lowering the dose.

I have tried to quit multiple times due to the weight gain and haven't been able to cope with the insomnia. I can go days without sleep but get severely paranoid and delusional so it's out of the question.

I have tried many sleep aids and natural treatments. I have found one that works. 

Phenergan (Promethazine)

Now I know it may not work for everyone, but for it to me sleep after using something strong like mirtazapine for over a year, it's good.

I took mirtazapine for depression but depression never really lifted, I had a good nights sleep and that was all.

I take 75mg of Phenergan about an hour before bedtime and it allows me to sleep through the night. I highly recommend it for any of you struggling with the insomnia side effect of mirtazapine withdrawal

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    Maybe melatonin and valerian combination can be used to get rid of the withdrawal effect of mirtazapine..
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    Has anyone had back pain as a withdrawal symptom of mirtazapine?

    I was on 60mg for 5years. Have been on a very slow tapering down for a few months now. I have now been mirtaz free for 3 weeks and along with all the other withdrawal symptoms already described, I have excruciating back pain. My GP disagrees it's a withdrawal symptom..... but you never know. ....

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