Mirtazapine for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• UK ...
• 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."

• Bri...
• December 20, 2016

"Before taking this medicine, I had severe anxiety/depression. I was constantly nauseous to the point where I quit eating and got down to 90 lbs and was having panic attacks nonstop. I couldn't sleep. I just felt like I wanted to die because I didn't want to live my life like that anymore. I was so scared to try taking antidepressants for the first time because I've read so many bad things. But I finally did it, and I've been on 15 mg mirtazapine for about a month and a half now, and I can't remember the last time I had a panic attack, I don't want to die anymore, I sleep through the night, and I can eat again! I do still have some general anxiety, but this medication has saved my life!! I actually feel like myself again and am able to function"

• Ann...
• 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"

• Cam...
• December 3, 2014

"I suffered from awful anxiety for years. I tried a wide range of antidepressants and nothing ever worked. This medicine saved my life. Within days of trying it, I was off of Ambien and Ativan, which I had needed to sleep and function. It did make me super hungry, and I did gain weight. But what's a few pounds to trade in for happiness? If I ever suffered severe anxiety problems again, I would try it in a second. It was actually one of the very first medicines my doctor recommended, but I did not try it due to possible liver side effects. That was a big mistake. I wasted years on the antidepressant roller coaster. If it wasn't for the increased appetite, I would gladly pop one of those little miracle pills every night for the rest of my life."

• Mil...
• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2014

"I was prescribed venlafaxine, and after 10 days, I experienced terrifying symptoms. I stopped taking it immediately, to the annoyance of the psychiatrist who had given it. He then prescribed mirtazapine, which I took at 15mg for 2 weeks with some success. After 10 days on Mirt, I had three nights of heightened anxiety, although nothing as bad as before taking the mirt. The psychiatrist then suggested upping my mirt to 30mg. I did this for 2 nights and felt dreadful. Last night, I reverted to 15mg, and I intend to stay on it. I think it is worth remembering that taking drugs that 'mess with our heads' is not like taking painkillers. If 15mg is good, it does not mean that 30mg is better."

• sdu...
• June 21, 2013

"I started with minor anxiety attacks, then kept going up to the point that I ended up at the hospital many times. I thought I was having a heart attack, but to find out later that it was anxiety. My Dr. prescribed me mirtazapine, and after a few weeks, most signs of anxiety were gone. I also take sleeping pills for chronic insomnia. They didn't help at all with the anxiety problems, but once I started mirtazapine, I noticed a big change, and it helps with my sleeping problems as well. If you have major panic attacks, ask your Dr. if mirtazapine is an option for you because in my case, it helped so much. I was able to go back to work, and I wasn't afraid to go out in public places like I was when a victim of anxiety attacks."

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2012

Mirtazapine "I was drinking heavily to combat anxiety for years. Remeron sorted me out. Still drank now and again, but in general felt good about myself. I've tried lots of anti-anxiety medicines, and this one is the best. Weight gain, but it makes me happy, so a small price to pay. One last thing, when on this, I would look in the mirror and feel good about myself for the first time in years. Good medicine."

• LMS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2021

"I have suffered from anxiety on and off for most of my life. I do not have depression. In late January, I had an anxiety attack that led to a nervous breakdown. I could not eat, had no saliva to help swallow food, constantly gagged, had diarrhea, could not sleep, had the shakes, couldn't work, and eventually couldn't even leave the house. This went on for 6 weeks, and I tried 2 different medications, one didn't work, and the other I had an allergy to. I just wanted this drama to be over! Finally, my doctor prescribed mirtazapine. I took one 15 mg tablet an hour before going to bed and slept right through from 10 pm to 7 am. I had breakfast and ate for the first time in weeks. I do believe this medication has saved my life, I do have dreams that are strange and vivid but not bad. I do not wake up tired, and I have only gained the initial weight that I lost. My left eye twitched for the first 12 days but has now stopped. I still have the shakes but am hopeful this will go in time. It's great to have my life back!"

• Per...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2019

"This mirtazapine saved my job, my life, and my relationship. The only side effects I found were, in the first 2 weeks, brain zapping and drowsiness/clumsiness. Interestingly, this drug took immediate effect for me after day one of taking it. You could attribute this to a placebo effect, however, this significant improvement in reducing my overwhelming anxiety continued throughout my taking it. I was on 15mg, and that was enough for me. Also, another side effect I had for around the first 1.5 months was increased appetite, I could eat and eat and eat, and I would still feel like I could continue eating. There wasn’t a point where I knew that I was satiated. At around 3 months, I started to feel like my anxiety levels were normalizing. I began to feel more like myself and could see through the mist. I had no withdrawal symptoms when I weaned off of them. Anyone suffering from depression complicated by anxiety and sleep issues, I would highly recommend based on my experience."

• Lea...
• 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!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2019

"I was suffering terribly with anxiety and depression. I tried various antidepressants, but mirtazapine, I feel, works the best for me. I sleep better, on the odd occasion I wake up, I am able to get back to sleep. I had not slept through the night for 8 years before going on this. Anxiety has been reduced to where it is manageable to live with. I just upped my dose to 30mg to try and lift my mood. Anxiety and depression are cruel, but remember you are not alone. It's baby steps all the way x"

• Pun...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 26, 2013

"This medicine has been awesome for me. Depression and anxiety seemed to just go away after about a month. I started on 7.5mg then slowly went up to 30mg. Don't mix with alcohol. And being a writer...the dreams (very vivid) are inspiring and wonderful to experience."

• Moh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 29, 2017

"Mirtazapine is initially sedating, this gradually reduces over about a month. The sedation rapidly reduces anxiety and improves sleep. After the first month, the sedative effect wears off, and you may feel the drug has stopped working, it has not! The longer-term antidepressant/anxiety benefits take several months to reach maximum benefit. After 3 months, most side effects disappear. My biggest side effect is increased appetite, I compensate by exercising more as I love to eat! I started on a 15mg dose and increased this to 30mg after a month. Overall, 6 months on, my anxiety is 80% better than before."

• ser...
• February 10, 2015

"I was having massive problems with anxiety caused by constant heart palpitations or PVCs. I was having a lot of trouble going to bed at night. This honestly fixed me overnight. I couldn't believe it just worked so fast. I was very groggy the first morning waking up, but this has really given me my life back."

• tin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 3, 2023

"I was placed on 7.5mg of mirtazapine for anxiety. I also suffer from insomnia due to a history of shift work (nights). 7.5mg is the smallest dose, but it worked wonders for me. The first day I hated it. I woke up feeling groggy and drugged, but by the second day, this side effect wore off, and my body adjusted quickly. It was so nice to have peace and calm in my brain, rather than the constant barrage of anxious/negative thoughts."

• Sod...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2025

"I have been taking 30 mg of Mirtazapine for a number of months since my anxiety took a turn for the worst following life events. I was spiraling badly and decided that enough was enough, so I asked my doctor about my options. I was started on 15 mg and very scared to start medication, having had so many negative experiences with SSRIs (tried 3 of them at different stages of my life, and they did nothing positive), and I can truly say that this medication works. I feel calm and able to get on with my life. I have not gained any weight, in fact, I've lost weight due to now having the motivation to exercise daily and get out more. Don't let the negative reviews put you off! This medication has given me my life back. The only negatives for me were consistent nightmares for around 2 months, sometimes waking me during the night, but this did stop, thankfully. It is a little harder to get up in the mornings because it makes me sleepy. But a small price to pay for feeling better."

• Mar...
• 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."

• Mot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2016

"I started taking this over a month ago for anxiety. I had terrible physical symptoms of anxiety, including numbness, pins and needles, and burning in my limbs. I was having panic attacks on a daily basis for about 6 months and was feeling incredibly disconnected from my life and surroundings. I was put on 15mg once a day and I cannot express how much this drug has changed my life. The first day after taking it, I was incredibly drowsy, however, that subsided within two weeks - I still get drowsy after taking it, but I've never slept better and I wake up fine. I did have increased hunger for about three weeks, but I just continued my normal diet/exercise so I had absolutely no weight gain and my appetite has returned to normal."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 21, 2021

"I have been taking these for a year, I've been sleeping a lot better and have no more night anxiety. It’s hard to open my eyes in the morning, but once I’m awake, it’s fine. I don’t find myself yawning all day as I did with escitalopram. I was worried about the weight gain after reading other reviews, however, I haven’t noticed any changes. I also haven’t experienced the intense cravings."

• Ish...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

"Mirtazapine helps with anxiety and panic, but the side effects are strong. Heavy sedation occurs after taking it (30 minutes and I'm knocked out), and extreme tiredness persists the whole next day. There are strong cravings for the first week, but they wear off (everyone is different). No sexual side effects noticed. Please do not rely solely on this or any other medication to cure your anxiety. It will help but seeing a therapist and reading helpful books to address the root issues and mindsets is important. Some recommended books are 'Complete Self-Help for Your Nerves' by Claire Weekes, 'At Last a Life' by Paul David, 'Dare' by Barry McDonagh, 'No Worries' by Sarah Edalman, and 'Rewire Your Anxious Brain' by Catherine Pittman."

• Fri...
• May 10, 2017

"This medication has been a miracle for me. My anxiety has improved tenfold and it's not near as bad as it was. Most meds have side effects but the improvement in my life outweighs any of them. Although I don't feel any real side effects, I do know my appetite has increased which is good for me and I just try to eat healthy & keep away from junky food. Overall I feel so much better and sleep better too. I felt a little sleepy in the evenings when I first began taking it but this has gone away now and I don't notice anything. I'm feeling so much better."

• Goo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2025

"I worried for days waiting on test results, so sleep, appetite, and well-being affected due to anxiety. With losing weight, I went to the doctor, and now on day five with 15 mg mirtazapine and much improved. Only felt groggy on day one and back to normal appetite. Test results good too."

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2017

"Diagnosed with GAD and depression about 5 months ago. Had loads of CBT and therapy which helped a bit (thank you BUPA) and 7 weeks on Fluoxetine/Prozac which had loads of side effects & didn't seem to help. Saw a psychiatrist who said stop the fluoxetine which is probably the most mood-enhancing AD so good for depression not so much for anxiety and swapped me to 15mg Mirtazapine 4 days ago which he said was far more calming. I slept 8 hours straight the first night, then 9 & 9. Anxiety almost gone & not feeling depressed much. Hopefully this continues, I know it's early days but I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow which is a new feeling for me."