I am over 6 1/2 months since stopping, and am still having abdominal cramps, churning bowels and abdominal pain. That, along with not much appetite and weakness is seems to want to hang around, and I am miserable because of it. Any replies appreciated. David
Hi David,I do know how you feel when your Tum is playing up. But I think you have to try and eat reasonably well,in order to combat feeling weak.
A lack of good wholesome food will at least build you up,and maybe you would not feel so weak. So please try and eat. It won't solve your Tummy problem but it will help you cope easier.
Lots of love comeing your way.
PS Have you tried Kefir Yogurt I know they sell it in the US because Rose has tried it,give it a go who knows. I'm makeing some but I haven't tried it yet so I can't comment,but I'll give anything a go to get rid of this forever pain. Worth a try no two bodies a like.
Your long time friend .xx
You are assuming the symptoms are due to mirt WD. After more than 6 months that seems unlikely to me. Have you seen a doctor?
Oldboy, yes I have seen several. An abdominal CT with contrast, several trips to the ER. Labwork (blood tests) all coming back as negative (normal) this is part of an e-mail that I received from my GI doctor. "But, I do think that the stress and anxiety that you have been under would contribute greatly to your bowel habit, abdominal pain, weight loss and lack of appetite. Remeron makes you gain weight and increases appetite." I haven't assumed anything with this experience. They even did a CT of the brain when I was having headaches. I went of the mirtazapine cold turkey February 27th, and had tried a year earlier but had to go back on it. 8 years at 45 mgs. I haven't taken anything for granted, but instead, have worried myself sick that evey symptom was something bad and had them checked out. Thank you for your response, it is much appreciated, David
The heading you gave to this thread is "Mirt WD Digestive Symptoms". That means you are assuming the symptoms are from mirt withrawal.
I think you are wrong. I agree with the GI doctor. They are due to stress and anxiety. By coming off mirt you have thrown away any help it was giving you with those. It is not at all surprising that they have got worse.
Abdominal cramps, spasms, anxiety, depression, and stress are all Mirt withdrawal symptoms. I didn't have them prior to stopping the drug, along with weight loss and and loss of appetite. Sleep problems as well.
Well said David,There are some people who have no idea of the power of Mirtazapine WD.
Norma, thank you. I know where I was, and where I am, and what caused it. As do you, having been there yourself. Yes, my doctor is right with regard to the anxiety and stress, but guess where they came from? Take Care, David
PAIN Gives you stress and worry,especially if it's got worse from the use,or WD from a drug. We certainly do row the same boat.
You take care.
Same to you, Norma! You are 100% correct!
Geez this drug is a nightmare! In other words once on it, there's no way back? How does the drug actually work compared to Tricyclics and SSRI's?
Also does anyone know if St John's Wort is truly effective or other herbal remedies as I just feel I can't trust prescription meds now. Especially as Ive suffered with IBS since my mum died back in 1986 so to have exaccerbated symptoms when the time comes to withdraw from this drug is my worst nightmare!
Thanks
Jackie
Did you come off it very slowly? When I quit Seroxat I was stopping at the rate of a large crumb per week, it took me ages.
That was the point I was making!
You did not have the symptoms before stopping the drug BECAUSE MIRT WAS HELPING YOU. You have thrown away that help, so the symptoms have appeared. You cannot blame the drug for that!
It is the LACK of mirt which is the cause. The same would have happened with any drug which helped you. Mirt is a very powerful drug and can therefore give a lot of help. Perhaps that is why some people call it evil when they throw that powerful help away.
No Valerie, the last try was cold turkey, which was a big, bad mistake. I feel like that is a big part of the price that I have paid. I knew nothing of what I should have done until it was pretty much too late. Loss of appetite is a big withdrawal symptom, resulting in weight loss and loss of energy if you don't eat well. But, nausea is also a symptom, and that kept me in the bathroom vomiting until my upper abdomen and ribs were sore from wretching. Also, I had constipation, which was a new thing for me, as I have IBS-D. I guess it will all resolve. I was doing better last month, but along comes a protracted withdrawal, just what I didn't need. Take Care, David
OK. But what about when the medication stops working, and the side effects are now the only thing that you are getting from taking it. Including heart rhythm problems, the famous Remeron morning hangover, dizzines and headache. Also vision problems? I took it for 8 years, and am familiar with the pros and cons. My mother is on 30 mg, and probably will be for life, but it is making her feel better. She tried titrating down to a lower dose, but had to go back to 30. That is fine for her, as she has no side effects. But I had no choice. It is just that simple. Sure, Remeron is a life saver for some folks, but for others it isn't.
Hi Jackie,
Please do not say this drug is a nightmare unless you have personally experienced that. I suspect you are just infering it from David and Norma. Their opinions may not be typical. Are they experts?
Please do not say this drug is fine unless you have personally experienced WD. Your oppinion may not be typical. YOU are not an expert.
Ive experienced both sides of this drug,and like I say unless your on it for life you MAY suffer WD.. Each body is unique. But you can only make an oppinion on your own experience,which you haven't had.
Tell it like it is. David
I didn't post this for a mirtazapine debate, I was just wanting to know if anyone else had similar withdrawal symptoms. I am going to unfollow this discussion, so there will be no further posts from me. I'll leave that to the expert. David
I did not say that mirt is fine so your whole argument is false.
I merely say that your limited experience may not be typical.