Mirtazapine for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 2)

• justl...
• April 16, 2015

"Have had depression with anxiety and insomnia 4 times in the last 10 years. Tried Prozac, went nuts, citalopram up to 60mg, did not work, sertraline, fabulous but took 6 weeks plus to get better at a relatively high dose and with horrid side effects. This time mirtazapine as had heard so many good things, I am a health care professional. Day 3 like a light bulb moment. Better. Sleeping like a baby, anxiety gone and mood back to normal. Amazing."

• mary...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 20, 2021

"In 2009, I had a severe anxiety attack with increased symptoms over the next year. My family doctor tried so many anti-anxiety/depression medications, none of which worked. I wasn't sleeping, and thus began with my downward spiral. I live in Canada, and Mirtazapine/Remeron was very new, so no doctor was prescribing it. Things got so bad with me that my husband decided to admit me to a clinic in Arizona. That's where I was started on Mirtazapine. When I first started it, I had such bizarre dreams but had the best sleep I had had in over a year. Because of the medication's sedative effect, it did calm me and helped me to sleep, which was exactly what I needed. Once I was able to sleep, it was easier for me to deal with the anxiety attacks - which were not as severe after that. I did have to slowly decrease the dosage, and now take 15mg one night and 30 mg the next. I can honestly say that Mirtazapine saved my life. No other antidepressant/anti-medication helped, and I tried a lot."

• nickn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2014

"After being prescribed Zoloft, Lexapro, etc., over the past 5 years for my 'anxiety', I finally found this medication actually chills my constant anxiety. Mind you, I have never been depressed. I take it at night before bed (15 mg), and it slowly puts me to sleep, unlike Ambien. I do have vivid dreams but I wake up feeling well-rested and with energy. Unlike Ambien, which stayed with me the next day and zapped my energy. I say, please give this a try for your anxiety. If you are more depressed, you might need another medicine. I found all the antidepressants I've tried for my anxiety make me more anxious and, oddly, depressed. I hope this helps those with mild to moderate anxiety, as it did for myself."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2024

"I've had an overwhelmingly positive experience with mirtazapine. I sleep more consistently and have less anxiety. Anxiety used to be constant, and since taking mirtazapine, it's no longer my primary emotion anymore. I still have some anxiety, but it's nowhere near the level it was before taking this medication. I really can't complain, as it's the first maintenance anxiety medication that has worked for me."

• Eric
• February 9, 2017

"Mirtazapine is a miracle, but you have to take a small dose, meaning about 7.5 mg to 15 mg, no more than that. Larger doses cause too much adrenaline release, so if you gave up on Mirt before, try it again with a pill splitter at a very small dose, just before bedtime. It will help you sleep, and it has virtually the opposite side effects of SSRIs, meaning no sexual side effects, and no anxiety increase - only decrease. I take it for debilitating anxiety just as I described."

• akight
• June 2, 2021

"I got put on Mirtazapine 15mg about 28/29 days ago. These are the first antidepressants I have ever been on, but I have also been on propranolol before, and it did not help. So I was really scared about trying these, and honestly I can say it’s helped a lot so far. I have anxiety disorder and panic disorder. I could never normally even go in a car for about 15 minutes without getting panicky, as I had my first panic attack in a car. The other day, I was in one for about 2 hours straight, and I was okay. I never used to go out with friends or family, as I was scared I was going to have a panic attack. And now I have been out with friends and family so much in the last month. So if you're thinking about taking these but you're not sure, please give them a try, as they've really helped so far. I haven't gained any weight yet either, just be careful about eating so much as I have been craving a lot."

• Jenni...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2014

"During a really worrying period with one of my children, I found I couldn't sleep and would lie awake with a pounding heart and shaking. This meant I felt terrible during the day, and it just got worse and worse. I eventually was referred to a psychiatrist who prescribed Mirtazapine 15mg. Well, the first night I slept all night! I was very groggy in the morning. Gradually, the grogginess lessened. I found that because I was getting a good night's restful sleep, I started to improve. It really was like a miracle for me. I have been on it now for about 18 months, the family crisis is over, and I want to get off now if I can. So, I have started taking just 7.5mg, will see how I go with that for a while, then hopefully stop altogether."

• Ivan
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 6, 2020

"I have experience with using mirtazapine for over 5 years, where I have gone on and off every time I relapsed into anxiety/depression. I noticed a few people blaming this drug because it did not help them on the first night with sleep. Don’t do that! In my experience, this drug helps with sleep, but not always on the first night. I find that sometimes it takes a week or longer before I sleep better when taking this medicine. Also, I have more energy from this medicine. It does not always make you drowsy. If you are depressed, it will give you energy but still let you sleep at night. Lower doses are better for sleep, 7.5-15mg is best for sleep. Don’t judge this drug after one day of no success."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2013

"I have been put on many different anxiety medicines for the past 20 years now, many with bad side effects. Then the doctor tried me on mirtazapine 3 years ago. I love this medicine. It is the only one that works for me with no side effects. I only weigh 100 lbs and take 45 mg a night with no side effects at all from the start of taking it 3 years ago. I sleep like a baby and wake up full of energy."

• ofra
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2015

"Was prescribed mirtazapine after citalopram failed to lift my depression and anxiety. I must say I was in a deep depression, you know, the place where everything is gloomy and hopeless and you just want to crawl into some cave and die. 15mg for the first couple of weeks nearly made me give up hope on this drug. The lethargy, hopelessness, and anxiety deepened. I am into my third week and I have upped the dose to 30mg as prescribed, and I feel completely different. The anxiety is reducing by the day, I feel hopeful, upbeat and for once in eight months, I wake up in the morning with a spring in my step. The zombie days seem to be disappearing. Mirtazapine is working for me and I hope it works for anyone who has started taking it."

• Mill
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 27, 2024

"I have experienced phases of anxiety for years. I was put on sertraline which I thought helped, but my anxiety would still come back, and when it did, it was nasty. I was sick, couldn’t eat, or socialize. It was awful. I suggested mirtazapine to my doctor after doing research, and I can honestly say this medication has helped me massively. I am currently going through a phase of anxiety again, but it’s not half as intense. I am able to eat, drink, and think straight, and the symptoms are just lesser and more bearable. I am able to work through the anxiety and brush off thoughts without overthinking. I have been on this medication for 6 months now, and I will most probably be on it for the rest of my life because it truly helps me when I hit anxious phases in my life. It will get better, and this feeling won’t last forever."

• shelly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2023

"I wasn't sure whether to take this. Fluoxetine and propranolol put me in the hospital, but I decided to give it a try. The first week was amazing, I felt so much better. I'm currently in menopause and experiencing menopause anxiety, which I've never had before. I'm now on week 3 and have had a few bad days, but I understand it can take up to 6 weeks to work. All I can say is that if you've tried everything else and it hasn't worked, this antidepressant does. As for the weight gain and hunger, it only lasted the first week and I don't feel like that anymore. Compared to how I felt weeks ago, when I didn't want to be here, this medication has saved my life. I highly recommend it and don't plan on stopping it anytime soon."

• PeggyF
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2012

Remeron (mirtazapine) "For many years I've been juggling medicines from Lexapro, Xanax, Zoloft, along with Lunesta for sleep. I had anxiety along with depression, couldn't sleep, and was losing weight. Three weeks ago, my doctor prescribed Remeron to me, and within a week, I was like a new person. Depression and anxiety lessened, and my sleep is great. This has been a miracle for me. Yes, I am gaining weight, but I needed to. My quality of life is so much better."

• Ann
• November 14, 2019

"I wanted to share my experience with Mirtazapine. About two months ago, I started having severe anxiety. I was terrified. I went to the doctor. She asked me if I had any family members that took antidepressants for anxiety, as I have had horrible side effects from SSRIs in the past and my mom takes Mirtazapine for anxiety. So, we decided to try 15mg at night. The first day, I was pretty tired but nothing too crazy, just felt like I hadn’t slept much. The first week, I had a few mild side effects like increased anxiety, feeling kind of out of it. Then after two weeks, I started to notice the anxiety being lifted. I’ve been on it for almost a month now and feel like myself again. I’ve gained maybe 2 pounds, but it’s well worth it! It does make me tired after about an hour of taking it, but I’m not a zombie. I just have an easier time falling asleep at night, which is a bonus! Highly recommend giving it a try, it could be well worth the wait!"

• Leahbee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 25, 2020

"I've been on mirtazapine 15mg for a good year and a half and in July, I got upped to a dose of 30mg as I had started to feel dodgy again (even though I wanted to come off it completely). I had bloods done and I have low folic acid and iron so am now on supplements for that and I think that was the problem to begin with. I can honestly say it's the worst thing they could have made me do was increase the dose of mirtazapine, my legs are so cramped and achy I literally can barely stand, I feel lightheaded, can't concentrate and my appetite has pretty much completely gone. I'm anxious it's something else but got checked yesterday and the doctor I saw thinks it's the medication. I feel rough as poo! Waiting for my GP to call and will as I am thinking of telling them I'm going cold turkey, can't wait to get away from it! I'd rather grin and bear the withdrawal, can it be any worse than I already am! Before I started taking this awful drug, I was 9 stone 6. I'm now over 11 stone. I would NOT recommend this drug to anyone!"

• Sally
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2019

"Mirtazapine was the best decision my doctor ever made. After suffering from severe anxiety and constant panic attacks, I felt like I could cope no more. My doctor prescribed me 15mg of mirtazapine, and I could feel it working after a day. My anxiety has disappeared, and I haven’t had any panic attacks since. The only downside is I have been extremely hungry, but I would rather put on weight than feel like I did."

• Moeth...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2021

"Mirtazapine has completely eliminated my chronic anxiety. I have PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia. The mirtazapine has given me the chance to live life without carrying around all of the toxic anxiety I have been suffering from for decades. I'm so glad that my doctor recommended this drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 13, 2024

"Never had any issues with mental health until menopause. The anxiety made completing daily chores overwhelming. I would worry about absolutely anything and everything. Started 7.5mg mirtazapine and within a week, I was pretty much back to my old self. Medication worked very well, no side effects."

• Johnnie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2014

"I started taking 15 mg at night about 6 weeks ago for anxiety/insomnia and mood problems. I started to feel some relief after just a few weeks and have begun to feel a lot better as time goes on. My doctor advised me to increase my dosage to 30 mg (1 pill) after 2 weeks, but I found it was too much for me and I got quite overwhelmed by the way I felt while at work one day, which was not a pleasant experience! However, since going back down to half a tablet each night, things have really leveled out for me. My anxiety is much lower and I don't feel depressed at all. At present, the best part for me is being able to sleep well most nights, as lack of sleep was becoming a real problem. I do have to watch my food and alcohol intake, but that's a good thing!"

• satis...
• July 10, 2008

Remeron (mirtazapine) "I had been taking Remeron for about 4 years for severe anxiety and insomnia. It works great and gets you back on a normal sleep pattern right away. Yes, the side effects do get less and less after a few weeks. I have stopped using it now."

• LucAUS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2014

"I have been on many medications, and this seems to be working the best. So far, so good and only getting better. I have never really been depressed, but I did feel weird and used to worry all the time and couldn't work out why (ANXIETY). I have been misdiagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar. All those medications made me worse (Zyprexa, Lovan, Lithium, Carbamazapine, Effexor). I now take 15mg of mirtazapine before bed and have accomplished more in 6 weeks than I have in years because I don't have that weird feeling hovering around me anymore. I think it would be wise for parents with 'ADHD' kids to get another opinion because it could just be anxiety causing concentration problems."

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2011

Remeron (mirtazapine) "After 4 LONG years of 'experimenting' with Lexapro, Paxil, and benzos on and off with my regular MD, I decided to see a Psychiatrist that's very popular in my city. I told him my symptoms and that I was also going through Ativan tolerance withdrawal. He prescribed me Remeron and agreed to wean me off the Ativan properly. I don't know why my regular MD didn't try this miracle medicine on me! GRR!! This changed me overnight. It has STOPPED my nervous stomach and I'm eating again. I sleep well too. A few side effects would be the flashing lights you see when you close your eyes the 1st night I took it, and restless legs and vivid dreams but those are slowly disappearing. This medicine has helped me drastically."

• March...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2023

"So here I am one evening in. I have been prescribed 7.5 mg of mirtazapine going up to 15 mg in 2-4 weeks depending on my reaction. I woke this morning in a real fog, but I have not had one anxiety attack or suicidal thought. However, I have not managed to stay awake either. I decided that if I was going on this journey, I would need to accept the next few weeks could be a little strange. So back to last night. I took 3.25 mg of the tablet after reading that many had started low. I had really bad restless legs for about 2 hours. I then fell asleep and got chased around in my dreams by a pack of cards. I hate the grogginess this tablet is causing, but as mentioned, I also accept what will be going on over the next few weeks. At the moment of writing this, the time is 10 pm. I have just taken my 2-day dose of 7.5 mg. I wonder if the pack of cards will catch me tonight. Side effects so far: Tiredness. Restless legs. Dry mouth. Odd dreams. But no feelings of anxiety or suicidal thoughts."

• Annie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

"I have been taking mirtazapine for three months now, started on the 7.5mg then increased to 15mg, and now I'm taking 22.5mg. I was a wreck and hospitalized with anxiety symptoms when I started mirtazapine. They saved my life. I have gained weight, but that was needed as I had lost too much due to nervous stomach. I still have wobbly days on and off and the odd panic attack, but seriously not like as I did before using this drug. I couldn't take Prozac, citalopram, or sertraline, but this drug has been amazing. I'd rather have a bit of weight on me than suffer the anxiety. I'm thinking of upping to 30mg as recommended optimal treatment for anxiety. Please don't be afraid to try this drug if others have failed you. I wish my GP had prescribed this one first, it might have saved me months of bedridden anxiety. Good luck everyone x"

• UK Lady
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2016

"Was juggling a family, 30hr p/t job & uni full-time, whilst dealing with immediate relatives that were either ill or dying. Needless to say, I hit rock bottom, was underweight & felt like I was walking the 'Green Mile'! I can only describe the feeling as if my body was running on 'flight' mode. Clearly, the extra adrenaline was needed as I was being pulled from pillar to post with deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. It got too much. No appetite, constant weight of despair on my chest, insomnia, and endless worry. After a week of taking Mirt, the anxieties disappeared as did the despair. Felt normal but not in a drugged-up way. Was able to sleep/wake well and focus."