I have been taking 20 mg Paroxetine for 18 years. During that time I have experienced 4 reoccurring episodes of Anxiety and Depression lasting between 4-6 weeks. I was prescribed Mirtazapine 30mg 3 years ago by GP and after 6 weeks was fully recovered and completely well for a year and then experienced another episode of Anxiety and Depression. The Mirtazapine dose was increased to 45mg and within 4 weeks I was completely well again for another year. I am now experiencing another episode of Anxiety and Depression. I was prescribed Lorazepam 1mg by another GP which I was told I could take for 6 weeks but this didn't help and I suffered awful side affects. My GP has advised me to wean off Paroxetine and Lorazepam over the next couple of weeks so I am just taking Mirtazazapine to see if this helps. I may have to take a different antidepressant alongside the Mirtazapine if needed. Gp thinks Paroxetine is no longer affective. I have had so much time of work because of Anxiety and Depression. I just want to get myself completely weIl and fully recovered so I don't experience any more reoccurring episodes of this.
Has anyone else experienced anything similar with these medications!
Would be really great to hear of your experiences!