I have spent years on and off anti dep drugs, and have tried to name but a few prozac, anafranil, seroxat, citalopram, sertraline and most recent venlafaxine. My doctor has just put me on mirtazapine as previous meds had failed for varying reasons. I feel sooo ill :cry:, i decided to look up side effects for the drug which is how i came up with this site, but i can only find negative. I have only been on these three days and i feel like i am drunk (without the good feeling!), just out of control dizzy, tired and strange, like i could fall asleep any moment. I am trying to find a miracle drug that will stop my anxiety and depression for good, but it seems this one is as crappy as the rest! Please someone tell me that mirt has helped where other drugs have failed, or whats the point carrying on with them. I want to be happy again, i look forward to hearing from you :roll:
There aren't any miracle drugs sorry. Your GP/Psychiatrist will find something that works well for you. It will not completely alleviate your symptoms. Your GP might hae already suggested something else to compliment your drug therapy be it CBT or one to one therapy. The side effects that you describe are common when you first start mirtazapine. They will improve after two to three weeks. By this time you will have seen your GP again who might adjust your dosage. I'm sorry if you thought there was a miracle cure for depression and anxiety there isn't. I have had depressive spells throughout my adult life. I have learn't to adjust because of them. I am still able to live a fulfilling life but at times I am quite debilitated by my illness.
I have been on Mirtazapine for 9 months now and found it very helpful. It was combined with Venlafaxine but only because I cannot stop the Venlafaxine due to horrendous withdrawal symptoms. It takes a while to re-balance the system. The only reason I am having to stop Mirtazapine is because I have put on 2 stone. But not everybody puts on weight like this. So hang on in there if you can. Thinking of you.
Jazzy Have you stopped mirtazapine altogether or have you got a tapering plan. I am down to 7.5mg but withdrawals have not been good.