Mirtazapine Questions (Page 7)

How to reduce/avoid mirtazapine withdrawal?

I've been on mirtazapine 15mg for almost 2 months due to some anxiety related to sleep. I did not experience panic attacks, just poor sleep. Since i have gone on, my sleep has been terrific and my anxiety almost gone. I am planning on tapering off soon, most likely 7.5 mg for a eek then... read more

Why has my surgeon told me to stop taking gabapentin prior to my back surgery?

I've been told to stop taking my 600mg gabapentin 3 days prior to my back surgery. Plus stop taking my .5mg xanex and 15mg mirtazapine 2 days prior to surgery. I'm curious as to why? He then asks me to try and only take 1/2 of my usual dose of 10-325 norco. I'm sure there is a good... read more

Will Remeron (mirtazapine) show up as a false positive drug screen for anything?

How many days should I stop taking mirtazapine before drinking alcohol?

Hello. I have just been prescribed today mirtazapine (15mg) as I struggle to sleep. I have been instructed to take one tablet per night before bed. I know this drug can increase drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol while taken together, but I was wondering if I could drink alcohol at all?... read more

Mirtazapine - Can you split a 30mg tablet in half?

Been on 30 mg for a while, but feel ready to come down, is it like 15 mg? So anxious about being on 30 mg, is it still working??

When can I expect mirtazapine to help with sleep?

I have been on mirtazapine for 5 weeks mainly for insomnia but also have anxiety had no improvement with sleep so on zopiclone which does give me some sleep anyone else found it not helping with sleep ?as all reviews are saying it works well am I being impatient and not given it enough time ?

Taking mirtazapine at night for sleep?

I’ve started with mirtazapine due to GAD and weight loss and am up to 15mg at night. I sleep through the night well. I still feel the anxiety issues during the day. I take clonazepam for it, trying to take as little as possible... total of .5mg/day. Only negative side effect is voice... read more

Would drug taken for anxiety cause chills all day?

I’m taking mirtazapine (30mg) for 33 days now. I have GAD and wasn’t sleeping or able to eat. For that it has helped. I also supplement with clonazepam for anxiety, but keep the dosage below 0.25mg/day. I’m having difficulty with body temp control. I’m chilled all day in a... read more

How do I stop taking mirtazapine. Gradually or abruptly?

I have been taking paroxetine for about 5 years 10mg daily. I have weaned myself off this medicine slowly but I still get these “brain zaps” on a daily basis. I need to take antidepressants my doctor prescribed mirtazapine. Am I likely to go through the same things?

Clonazepam - Is it typical to need more clonazepam on some days than others?

I have been taking mirtazapine for 12 weeks for MDD and the depression is improving. Anxiety has been a bigger issue. clonazepam (PRN) is what use for when my anxiety is severe. I find that some days I only need .125mg and other days I’ve been up to .5mg. Most of the time I’m between... read more

When will mirtazapine work?

I have mild anxiety. Currently on 20 mg. Lexapro and weaning off Buspar. Doctor prescribed mirtazapine. I started at 15 mg. per day for two weeks and upped my dosage to 30mg. for the last two weeks. I get a relatively good night’s sleep. My question is when does this medication start to... read more

Mirtazapine for insomnia - is 15mg not enough?

I have been taking 15mg of mirtazapine for 3 nights for insomnia. First 2 hours to fall asleep (pretty good for me) the 2nd night it took me 4 hours and the third night 6 hours! I had also taken 25mg of promethazine too! I know it can take up to 8 weeks to feel the full effects if it’s taken... read more

Can you take Xanax with mirtazapine 7.5mg?

Changing of medication. mirtazapine 30 mg to sertraline 50mg. What side affects are there ahead?

I'm currently coming of 30 mg mirtazapine and going onto 50 mg sertraline. This is due to severe Anxiety and Depression. I only see and feel maybe 1 good day out of 15 days. Desperately in need of better medication. Is there hope for me? I want my life back...

Mirtazapine - How long before sleep should I take this?

I've just started taking this and i was sleepy within 20 minutes the first two nights, 15mg, went to bed and fell asleep within 20 minutes. Took it last night, felt sleepy so went to bed after 20 minutes again to then be awake until 3am took a sominex and then another at 4am, to then fall... read more