I have gone from 15mg as wasn’t feeling good onto 7.5mg, but I am still waking up tired and feeling really groggy. Should I come of it altogether
About mirtazapine dosage, 7.5mg.
Question posted by Pauline jackson on 3 April 2021
Last updated on 3 April 2021
Added 3 April 2021:
Been on,of Mirtazapine for few years,but had really bad reaction about 5 years ago, went into Saturday morning surgery in our hospital, Dr there took me straight of Mirtazapine said wasn’t good for me,he did give me perciption for different one,which was good,but after yr,feeling so good took myself of, but another year or so later began feeling not good again, only to be put on Mirtazapine again,tried explain wanted the last one,to be told I’d only been on ever been on Mirtazapine,as was hospital perciption,they don’t know which one , what should I now do , not really that depressed but feeling at times but lost, tired and tend to wander about house,I haven’t any worries,got caring partner,why feel like this
Answers
WildcatVet
3 April 2021
Hi, Pauline!
How long have you been taking your mirtazapine? If it's been recently this may be a side effect which resolves over a period of a couple of weeks (mirtazapine is often prescribed for this particular side effect). If it's been more persistent you should let your doctor know and get professional advice before adjusting your dosage or stopping the medication.
Best regards,
Wildcat
WildcatVet
3 April 2021
It sounds like clinical depression which is an imbalance of certain neurotransmitters and receptor sites in your brain. This would cause your symptoms to recur when you're not on an antidepressant. You feel better then stop the drug and wham! you feel bad again. If possible you might consider seeing a psychiatrist who is well trained in prescribing this type of medication as it seems you're getting opinions from too many outside sources.
Keep in mind that depression can be a disease just like diabetes or cancer that needs to be treated appropriately over the long term.
I hope you're feeling better again quickly.
WC
Pauline jackson
3 April 2021
Sorry,didn’t answer this ,really on,of probably 5/6 years , only gone from 15 to 7.5 just over month now, which I’ve wanted to keep as sleeping well, but not so good on waking
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