I wanted to post this as I’ve read so much and searched so much for discussions on weight loss on mirtazapine. it’s hard to find any good news stories on this and as the drug has been a life saver for me, I felt it was important to share. let’s face it the horror stories, if you don’t want to put on weight can be frightening..
There is no getting away from the fact that this drug will increase your appetite and I think most people that start this are in such bad place anyway, that like me you think sod it at least I feel better!! And gain weight. I have been on this now for 5 years and probably put on a stone in the first 6 months. I’ve kept that stone on while eating fairly healthy and was convinced it just would not shift, and after all, i had read so many posts saying it was impossible to lose weight anyway.. so i was happy to just not be gaining.. Recently I decided I’d had enough of my spare tyre and would come at this scientifically! Calories in Calories out! I’m using an app and logging everything and cooking my healthy meals from scratch..I’m also taking a brisk 30 minute walk every day and sometimes squeezing in two walks if I feel like it…Guess what?? I’m loosing weight..It’s slow at 1 or 2lbs a week but I’m 9lb down and feeling great. Please do not fall into the trap of thinking it’s impossible because it’s just not true, and this drug can be a real god send to some..I’ve recently met someone who has started cycling and using the same App while on Mirtazapine and she’s dropped a stone in 6 weeks! It’s doable guys! And I hope this post helps some people. x
Hurray, a positive story! Thanks for taking the time to post this. I put on about 2.5 stone in the first 6 months but then managed to reduce it to about just over 1 stone over my natural weight with careful control of food similar to you. I’m not going to lie, that last stone is still super frustrating for me but I agree that it is possible to lose some if you’re very careful/strict. It’s also been a life saver drug for me and I take the time to try and give my positive story where I can too, to balance out some of the horror stories. Thanks again for taking the time to share yours
it is possible but its horrible that on the pill you have to work 5x harder to lose the weight. i ate so strict for two weeks and did a 5k five times a week and i lost 2 pounds! i was also hungry and miserable. do you know if reducing the dose does anything for weight loss? im on 30mg right now and it doesnt help me