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Can anyone help please, I am trying to withdraw from mirtazipan, 23 days ago I reduced the dose from 30 to 15, I am feeling really awful, bad head, nausea, upset stomach, trembling legs to name a few things,is this normal? How does one know if it is right to come off this awful drug? I am at my wits end as to know the answer. Please can someone tell me if this gets better and when to reduce further. Thanks for any help.
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clarkio margaret77657
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It could be that you'be reduced it by too much too quickly (everyone is different I think with regards to withdrawing). You say you dropped the dose 23 days ago, is it only in the last few days you've been feeling this bad? If just the last few days then I guess there could be some other explanation for why you feel terrible at the moment. Were you taking the Mirt primarily for anxiety or depression? Is it possible what you're feeling is a return of anxiety?
If you've only felt terrible for the last few days I'd maybe give it a few more days if you can to see if things improve, alternatively you could try taking a dose of 22.5mg and see if this helps things. Once you make the decision to come of Mirt it's tempting to rush things but I think it's a drug to come off as slowly as you need.
Out of interest how long were you on them for?
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HH195 margaret77657
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I have recently followed a 4 week withdrawal programme down from 30mg to zero
I had a 3 or 4 ropey days throughout this time, so not such a bad experience all in all...
I just want to give some people facing withdrawal some hope....
I have been completely clear of Mirt for 10 days and don't feel bad at all... Except for extreme tiredness ... Been to GP today who says this might be a lasting problem that the Mirt has had on my metabolism. I'm in for blood tests tomorrow...
Just stay strong guys... It might not be as bad as you think, or if it is bad... You may turn a corner sharply...
Good Luck.... Thinking of you all xx
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