HiRachael and just thought I would let you know what the latest is with me. I had been on 45 Mirt. for 6 days but last night I felt terrible and kept shivering. I saw my GP today and she thinks I shoiuld try Venlafaxine again. It worked for me for 10 years but stopped working in October 2012. After trying several SSRIs I asked if I could try The Venla\faxine again. It did work but only for 5 months. That was when I was prescribed the Mirtazapine. Only 15 mg at first and I felt fantastic for two months. I was then prescribed 30 mg and stayed on that for 8 weeks. Although I had some good days it didn't really do the trick. i ws then prescribed 45 mg but that certainly wasn't for me. Anyway I have now got to wean myself off the Mirtazapine for a week and then take the Ven. so watch this space!!
Aaron the posting to Rachael should also have said and Aaron.
Hey Pat, ahh what a shame it didn't work out for your on mirtazapine. I'm 4weeks into 45mg now, and think it's starting to do the trick! I imagine I will have moments where I've changed my mind again but I'm willing to give it more time. I think time is a good healer for me, I'm quite upset how poorly I got, and no medication is going to rid me of that upset. I'm trying to keep busy and hopefully starting a new job soon- which I think will do me the world of good. I think I've just had a huuuuge confidence knock and need to build myself back up again. Good luck on your weaning off the mirt and hoping the venlafaxine works well again for you. Keep in touch 
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Thanks Rachael. I was disappointed that the Mirtazapine didn't work but I I was feeling awful. As I said the Venlafaxine did work for 10 years but only worked for 5 months last time. so I was hoping the Mirt. would b a good replacement. I'll let you know how I get on but I hope the job works out and you keep well. Did you say you don't get depression. I have never had anxiety but I am sure it must be terrible
I did start to get depression as a result of dealing with the anxiety but it was probably quite mildly. Anxiety is very hard- especially generalised as you don't often know what you feel nervous and worried about. Imagine having a really scary interview to go to and how your tummy churns and your minds whirls...that's how you feel 24/7. Keeping busy helps Thanks Pat. Good luck xxx
I also suffer anxiety more than depression and also intrusive thought from adulthood ocd, which causes the anxiety.
Sorry to hear you had to switch again Pat, must be a nightmare swapping meds.
I've done it once and I ached all over and felt crook for about about 7 days when I switched from setraline to mirtazapine.
I have decided to stick to the 30mg to until I have finished the box which will give me 4 weeks on the 30mg, should know whether I need the 37.5 or not by then, I hope.
Hey Aaron, Yes, good idea to wait it out a few more weeks first before deciding to up. I stayed at 30mg for 10weeks before upping as people had told me it can take 6-8weeks, so I wanted to be sure. I'm better on 45mg, but still having my moments, but I think it's more manageable and once I get myself back to work my confidence and mind will be in a better place xx
Hi, ive been battling with this drug for a while. I have just had a trial of sertraline to see if it mifht be better. Sent me into massive anxiety and nausea, ended up discontinuing and back to mirtazapine. Every time imtry to increase dose drom 7.5 it starts the anxiety and agitation. The sleep i find is a bit helpful Ut just cannot raise the dosage, any ehlp out there?
Hi Rachel did you get any better on mirtazipine? I'm having some much trouble with it! I've increased to 30mg and it's been horrible for 6 days now
I was on Lustral, 50 mg , and it worked well for many years. Then at the beginning of this year it stopped working. I was put on 15mg Mirtazapine and for about 4months it worked like a dream. Felt real good inside. Then about 10 days ago it stopped working so I was put on 30 mgs but no success . It gives me a good 8/9 hours sleep but I wake in the morning feeling like hell. nervy, anxious, suicidal,etc. These feelings can last for the most of the day. Evenings are better.