Clarification on reason for weight gain on mirtazapine?
Question posted by MrsBlah on 6 Aug 2015
Last updated on 5 September 2015 by chuck1957
I have a script for mirtazapine 30mg which I have not yet filled, as I'm worried about side effects.
I've been off antidepressants for about 6 months because I've tried so many different ones and I'm sick and tired of the side-effects: aching joints, migraines, sweating, emotional numbness, etc. I have good and bad days, but the underlying depression is nearly always there. I have little to no tolerance for other people and can't stand it if a stranger is too close to me (and it's getting worse). I'm concerned I'm going to do something I regret (like thump someone, or lose my temper at work and maybe lose my job).
I have always struggled with my weight but have recently started running and eating more healthily (last 4-5 months) and lost 8kg. What I need to know is, are people gaining weight while on this drug because it's making them feel like eating more, or because the medication is changing their body chemistry/metabolism and therefore they are retaining fat? If it is the latter, I don't want to go on it as being overweight makes me feel very depressed and miserable. Thanks for reading.
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chuck1957
5 Sep 2015
Sorry your question got lost and nobody has answerd you Here is a copy and paste of most common things to look for.<<<<<Instruct patient to contact health care provider if symptoms do not appear to be getting better, or are getting worse, or if bothersome adverse reactions (eg, abnormal dreams, constipation, dizziness, excessive drowsiness, increased appetite) occur.>>>>>> Me AGAIN Make sure you keep the pills away from hot or moist areas. And talk to the doctor if the weight gain does start but they also say weight loss. The weight is not from chemistry or metabolism change its from increased appetite 12% during the study. So as you say you have been running and eating better so it really should not be a issue for you if so you can do stuff like drink a full glass of water prior to meals to help make sure you do not eat to much and continue doing what you are doing. They have had good results with this medication but make sure your doctor knows anything else your taking be it prescription or over the counter.Say most side effects get better in 5 to 10 days but within 5 days or so you should start to feel a bit better but it does take as long as 6 weeks to reach the full blood level and Doctor may increase the dose as needed don't just stop this medication without talking with the doctor. It is importaint to go on slow and off slow if you need to come off this medication. But in most cases as i said about you can control your weight with your food choices. Being this is a 3 day weekend this would be a great time to start your new medication so you can see how you well react to it. But it does work very good for depression and as i said make sure you don't mix it with other meds without asking the doctor. Chuck1957 Hope this helps some and you have a nice weekend. Sorry again lots of great people here just some how your question got sidetracked Please post again if you need anything
