Hi posted here a few weeks ago about stopping 15mg Mirt after taking it for three weeks and kinda looking for some updated reassurance. So the psychiatrist said that at such a low dose I could just stop taking it and I'd be fine but after doing some research I decided to taper. I went down to 7.5mg for 10 days then 3.75mg (difficult because had to cut 15mg tablets into quarters!) for 8 days and my last dose was Thursday night. I'm only three days in and feeling really nauseous pretty much all the time - I have a big phobia of nausea/vomiting so this is a very scary time for me. I've read lots of reports that this feeling can worsen and last for weeks or months.
Do you think I should be okay soon seeing as I was only taking Mirt for just over a month? I can't deal with feeling ill at all the anxiety of it is too much and if it persists it will make me suicidal. I know that sounds dramatic but that's the extent of my phobia. I've tried discussing this with the psych but she just brushed me off and said to buy some pepto bismol and deal with it.
I have another appointment with her in a couple weeks but she expects me to be off the Mirt and on 20mg of Citalopram by then and the stress of it all is just making me worse.
Any kind words would be so appreciated.
Thank you (:
One of the oroblems is your reading horror stories, I came off 15mg after 12 years, was off it in 4 weeks and I’m coming up on 4 months being off. I to have emetophobia, but I didn’t get sick once, I took zofran during the day, and phenergan at night, people on here will tell you extreme negativity, and that I’m a lucky one, but no I didn’t listen to the stories, and pushed myself through it, if you want my help tapering pm me because it will get nasty on here when other people start commenting
Hi, being nauseous is a common problem but manageable. Taking a anti sickness tablet can help. Sea sick tablets actually work so u could try them. Everyone's withdrawal is different. I have been tapering down after 6 months and have had no real problems other than a bit sickness and anxiety. Don't read any negatives only positives posts. Remember anxiety is nothing to be afraid of its just a feeling that u create. Practice breathing techniques to calm yourself down and get out in the fresh air to take your mind off the issue.. U r heading in the right direction. I've found reading about anxiety and phobias has helped me put things into perspective. It calmed me down loads. Take your time, there is no rush.
Hi Kim
I have only been taking Mirt for 3 weeks but have had most side effects..dry mouth increased anxiety, inability to sit still & palpatations. I still have palpatations & still have ringing in ears...i have had to ring 111 & Dr's triage..was given diazapam & sleeping tablets. GP has always said it is my anxiety rather than side effects. i told GP i was scared & had read bad things & wanted to stop..GP said to just stop but after bad night stopping ..palpatations all night i went to chemist... chemist has told me to reduce dose...take diazapam at night ..see how i am doing at 4 week point & consider sticking with it ..as lots of people get side effects before tablets work. I would be grateful to hear how you did & if it would be worth keep going. Many thanks & sorry to bother you. Maggie