Mirtazapine

Treatment and medication
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Hi there,

I'm new to all this but needed some help. My boyfriend of 20 years suffers from sevre depression he has not had a bout of depression since 2006 and has been happy in life since then without any pills. But all of a sudden it has come back with a vengence! He can not function properly, breaksdown crying and was holed up in the bedroom for a month, he was perscribed mirtazapine 30mg and sleeping pills. The 1st 2 weeks they just made him sleepy and dizzy. He has been taking them now for about 2 1/2 months but they do not seem to be helping the depression, he is a well built 18 stone man who its healthy and loves keeping fit. I know from some of the discussion it depends on the weight and the individual but when will they start working to help his depression and bad thoughts?? Can anyone help?

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Hi. The dose could be increased to 45mg. That seems to be the maximum doctors normally go to. This drug does usually work quickly, so improvement should be seen by 2 1/2 months. The drug can also be combined with other antidepressants such as an SSRI, which is often done when single drug therapy hasn't worked. He would have to ask a doctor about this. I suffer from depression, so I know what hell it can be. Can't really say much else. Good luck.

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Hi,

Thank you so much for replying. We will book a dr's appointment asap, to discuss a higher dose or a different pill. Hopefully things will improve soon. Take care

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Your very welcome.