I have been prescribed 15mg of mirtazapine after telling my GP I need help with transitioning into a normal sleep routine. I have worked night shifts for 6 years now and will be starting day shifts in June. I started working nights because I couldn’t sleep at night due to 2 very traumatic events. I have spent over £700 on CBT and whilst it helped I know I can’t just switch to day mode without some kind of pill to help with sleeping! I have now come to realise I am a bit depressed and that’s also why I’ve been prescribed mirtazapine as the doctor said it will also help me sleep.
So my questions are: will I still put on weight if I exercise a lot? (I go to the gym 3 times a week)
I have a week off work before starting my new job and I plan on starting mirtazapine then, is a week long enough to get over any very debilitating side effects?
When I eventually stop taking it will my insomnia return?
Thanks!
Mirtazapine - Starting mirtazapine in June, any advice?
Question posted by Mink82 on 7 May 2021
Last updated on 10 May 2021
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I have been on Mirtazapine for several yrs. now. I don’t think I will ever stop taking it. It’s been a lifesaver. I take 45 mg. before bed, and sleep 6-8 hours. No side effects…..just a very good drug.
Thanks for your comment, I hope to also get away with zero side effects and get a good nights sleep at last!
Did you start at 45mg or less?
I started at 15 mg. It kept getting increased until I hit the max.
It has been said that it’s more sedating at the lower level….that was not my experience. Take it 1.5 hrs. before bed. It does make you hungry, but don’t eat before bed, if possible. I’ve gained NO weight.
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