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Does Remeron help with sleep?

Mirtazapine and weight gain?

I have seen a lot of post on the internet about mirtazapine and weight gain. Saying that the medication it self puts wright on you. How can a tablet do that? Surley it is what you eat? I can understand that the med can increase your appetite, so if you eat healthly then you shouldnt put weight on?... read more

Does mirtazapine help you sleep?

I have trouble sleeping and a friend offered me one.

Mirtazapine - Does anybody have tight stiff legs, feel swollen , heavy and sore knees?

Does anybody have these side effects on 45 mg of Mirtazapine?. my legs feel so heavy, tight, swollen, and my knees are sore in the joints. it gets this bad that I am unable to walk as normal and I have to sit down. I feel like my legs are going to give in on me. my toes feel cold and numb,... read more

Celexa to Zoloft, better or worse?

I was recently removed from taking Amitriptiline and Mirtazapine completely. My psych felt those, along with Celexa and Buspar, was a toxic antidepressant combination for me. Now she has switched me to Zoloft 50mg along with Abilify 2.5mg. Ive been having really strange feelings like being high,... read more

Hi I have been prescribed mirtazapine. I am really worried about weight gain. Please help?

I recently lost weight finally - I have depression and anxiety but I don't want to gain the weight I took so long to lose. Can you please recommend or share your opinions? I really appreciate it!

Could this be an allergic reaction to melatonin?

Its happened slowly over the course of 10 days, but ive developed very itchy skin, with tiny hives, mainly my arms and my scalp itches. It gets worse at night and when i take my melatonin , 3 or 5mg, an hour later it tends to get worse. Im taking melatonin because i just finished being tapered off... read more

45mg mirtazapine,for sleep and depression.the problem,i am sleeping 12 to 13 hrs.to much,help?

i am also prescribed hydrocodone,for arthritis of the spine(dish)as well as clonazepam(anxiety).

Insomnia: How to take Mirtazapine (Remeron) 7.5 MG for best results?

I have insomnia, under what conditions should I take Mirtazapine (Remeron) 7.5 MG to get the best sleep results? On an empty stomach or with a meal? Right before going to sleep or a few hours before? I ask because I recently tried Ambien, which did nothing to help me. I was so desperate for sleep... read more

Mirtazapine : afraid of losing myself & no motivation?

Hi everyone ! I don't speak english fluently so please don't judge me about that :) Before taking this medication, i had little to no motivation and i was always seeing horrific images of myself (including self injured parts of myself). I never had violents acts on myself, but was... read more

Mirtazapine - mirtazapam (stiffness and joint pain)?

I am experiencing muscle stiffness, fatigue and joint pain. I was wondering whether anybody else was having the same sort of problem when taking this medication? It has helped with my anxiety and depression but I’m not sure if I have side effects or something else is wrong. I also take... read more

Mirtazapine - What is a good alternative to Remeron for depression?

I have taken Remeron for about 5 years along with Lamictal and it has brought my depression to an acceptable level. However, the side affects of gaining weight by always wanting to eat and decreased sexual desire and capability are having a negative impact on my life. I would like to find an... read more

Anxiety and Remeron - If it's not working after 4 weeks, then what??

I just finished my first month on Remeron (Mirtazapine) and although my depression has lessened, my anxiety has not. Should I ask my dr. to switch? I also have "different" kind of anxiety..I am not a neat, organized person (but not a slob), and all of a sudden the "clutter" in... read more

Anti depressant that doesn't cause weight gain?

My Dr prescribed me Mirtazapine when I asked for an anti depressant, but after reading about metabolic changes, cravings, increased appetite and weight gain, I'm really not sure its the right choice for me. I've been struggling with depression since being diagnosed with a painful... read more

Mirtazapine - mirtazapine 15mg morning after effects?

I’ve just started taking this medication. Can anyone share their experience of how long the tired/ groggy feeling the next morning lasts please?

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