Mirtazapine dose

Treatment and medication
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hi there,

i started on mirtazapine 15mg about 6 weeks ago mainly for anxiety but with some low mood. I felt the benefits of the 15mg almost immediately and the dose was increased to 30mg (who knows why?!) Subsequently my anxiety has worsened - im switching back to 15mg tonight, under doctors orders…

Does anyone have experience of feeling more anxious on the higher dose? Any idea when the effects of the 30mg will be gone?

thanks all
M -

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Yes definately, I myself was on a higher dose to begin with and I was disoriented, that was nearly 2 years ago now. I am down to 7.5mg and it suits me. I sleep better and suffer mild anxiety occasionally.
I would never go any higher as I think like yourself it creates heightened anxiety. I must state that not everyone has the same reactions and always take your GP advice.

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Hi Maria
i have taken 15mg for 3week previously and the feeling make u feel sick and anxiety get worse day by day .After i switch the medication to vortioxetine for 5mg for 1week ,my anxiety has under control . Don’t listen to psychiatrist if anxiety still persists after 4week.This is just my advice.

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thank you Jules,

I didnt feel disoriented on the higher dose, but i did feel significantly more anxious. Did you find you were more anxious on the higher dose?

M-