Weight Loss on Mirtazapine
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Hello Everyone,
I am wondering if anyone has had success losing weight on Mirtazapine. My doctor has advised it slows down Metabolism.
I have gained 2 pounds, however I think that was from binge eating. I have started a new low carb diet and I started B Complex. I will let everyone know my progress, however if anyone could share if they've had success please message.
Some positive encouragement would be appreciated!!
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darla23 dani04856
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I hate to tell you this but I have gained 30 lbs and now have high cholesterol. I am actually eating much healthier and less I ever have. I was diagnosed with celiacs, anxiety, panic disorder and depression. All this hit out of the blue almost 4 years ago. I wish you well on remeron. It gives you great sleep but the weight gain is horrible.
nigel45109 dani04856
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not sure if slowing down metabalism is correct or not, and i dont think theres much difference between the anti depressants for weight gain. put on 3 stone over a few years on seroxat, lost it in 3 months, when it stopped working, and i got depressed. been on ven for last year, and mirt added for last 6 weeks. i have kept the weight off, with active yoga, and an extremely healthy diet. when im less anxious on an anti depressant, i have much more control. if a persons medication isnt working fully, and you are more anxious or depressed, then you lose self control, as weight gain isnt your priority. when i gained weight previously, was because seroxat hadnt been working for a long time, and i just didnt care about myself. when it comes down to it, weight gain is mostly down to a lack of self control. the person should be asking themselves why this is the case?
dani04856 nigel45109
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Thanks for your response. I was on Cipralex and was able to lose weight no problem. You're correct when I am stressed I binge it. Hopefully, being on this medication I will feel healthier and make better lifestyle chooses.
sarah24378 dani04856
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put on 30 lbs and dangerously high cholesterol. trying very hard to get off it now
darla23 sarah24378
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sounds just like me. Trying to wean off also. What dose are you down to and how are you feelilng? Good luck. I hate this drug. The doctor is trying to put me on statins for high cholersterol but I refuse to take them.
nigel45109 darla23
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hello, if you are trying to get off mirt, have you asked your dr whether you can switch to prozac, and then try to come off the prozac? some people have used this method, because its easier to come off prozac, than most other anti depressants. i dont know whether its suitable for you, ask your dr about it?
darla23 nigel45109
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I have read that before. I will ask when I go back. I wish I could get off everything, but I have tried and the panic attacks came right back. Lordy, they are scary. No matter how many I have had, every time I have one, I think I am dying.
sarah24378 darla23
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hi
i am just about to drop to 9mg on sunday have come down from 45mg. it has been ok but since getting under 15mg it has got harder. i am on venlaflaxine as well.
we have a mirt withdrawal support group if you want to join ?
sarah24378 darla23
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i refused statins too.
darla23 sarah24378
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Yes, thats all we need is more drugs, no thank you doctor.
darla23 sarah24378
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absolutely! How do I do that. It is great to chat with people who understand what I am going through.
Thanks!
sarah24378 darla23
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look up Jo Merriam on fb and send her a friend request and she will add you. there is over 100 of us atm
gisele40216 nigel45109
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You are right there.Apparently the Effexor I am taking is one of the hardest antidepressants to get off of. Tired of drugs, I pray someday to get off of this...but sometimes we need it...
jossysaygog sarah24378
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Hi Sarah. I'm interested in joining your face book group support page for mirtazapine withdrawal. However there are two Jo Merriams pages to choose from. One has a profile picture of a dog and the other a rose. If you could let me know which one I send a friend request to I'd appreciate it. Cheers Joss
sarah24378 jossysaygog
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the one with the dog
jossysaygog sarah24378
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Thanks a bunch!
noel23704 sarah24378
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`Hi Sarah24378,
. Would like to join withdrawal support group as I am thinking of coming of mirtazapine45mg. Having heavy sweating as I watch TV at nigh time which is frightening. Unable to put on weight.
Regards
noel23704