I tried mirtazapine a couple of years ago and I believed it a causing my legs to convulse at night as I went to sleep. But was only on it 2 weeks and at the time I was on a fair bit of drugs as well. My psych has recommended I try it again. Does anyone know if this is a common side effect?
Hi Ted - I’ve been on mirt @ 30mgs and then 45 mgs for10 years. No real side effects , except a bit of weight gain. AD meds typically take 3-6 weeks to function fully and as you state you were on other drugs it might have been a cross-reaction. You could try it at low dosage and see what happens. Good luck.
dear ted,
Had same problem with qutiapine,same drug,
Been on high dose for years,before restless legs etc.
Only take 25/30 now and not had a problem.
regards,Richard
my advice is stay well away from this drug it does cause shaking in some people
hi ted, i wouldn’t take it again if you reacted to it the 1st time. say no to it and say you’d like something you can’t react to.