User Reviews for mirtazapine oral

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME FOR 8 YEARS FROM THIS MEDICATION WHICH SHOULD BE BANNED EVEN AFTER GETTING OFF IT NO IMPROVEMENT. if you want a pain disorder in your feets, legs and hands with involuntarty muscle movement, not being able to sleep and having your body dependant on medication THIS IS THE MEDICATION FOR U :)

It has served me we. I only use 7.5 mg dose, half of what my doctor prescribed. It works like a charm. Couldn't be happier.

I’ve tried 6 other medications and this has got to be the worst one out of all of them, made everything even more overwhelming and increased suicidal thoughts and intentions. Unless you have tried other medications beforehand take with extreme caution if at all. Would not recommend whatsoever.

Using it for insomnia. It works very well for me. Although I prefer not to take prescriptions. When I stopped before, it gave me bad depression and thoughts. It’s helpful but I don’t want it be on it for long.

I was prescribed this ages ago for sleep problems.. It has proved USELESS for me. I appreciate all the positive comments for sleep/depression etc.. I just know they don't touch me.. Unfortunately, where I live in Cardiff, there's a kind of MAFIA approach to this drug.. The GPS believe the chat about it and will not step outside their belief system to accept IT DOES NOT WORK FOR EVERYONE!!

I have been taking mirtazapine for 2 weeks and wanted to let new users know that the side effects do wear off. I was very tired on the first day and had very bad diarrhoea. Diarrhoea lasted for approximately 10 days and all is normal now. Tiredness lasted about the same, getting slowly better. I didn't drive for week and a half.

This medication cured my anxiety I used to struggle w/ nausea and vomiting from my anxiety I can now eat anything I want whenever I want and as much as my body craves. I was constantly anxious and nauseous I lost 20lbs due to my anxiety and after starting this medication I gained the weight i needed. I’m only on 7.5mg and it truly changed my life. However, if gaining weight isn’t something you want then don’t start this med cuz u will gain at least 10lb on it even on the smallest dosage. PLEASE GO START THIS MEDICATION IF U CAN. Oh and the side effects were not bad at all I was just sleepy the first 2 days and eating alot which isn’t a bad thing for me so it worked fine. It also works well mixed w other meds i take it with Wellbutrin and it truly balances and helps taking them together. Im someone who hates meds and procrastinate starting anything new but trust me I wish I knew this medication existed 3 years ago. I now look and feel so healthy. Read More Read Less

I was on this for a year and it made everything significantly more difficult for me. It made my anxiety so bad that I ended up in the hospital, my depression never felt manageable. I also never didn't feel hungry, I'd eat something and 10 minutes later my stomach was still growling. Not that I continued eating, just being forever hungry screws with you. I also couldn't lose a single pound on this no matter how hard I tried, it made me gain 20 pounds and stay there. As well as it helped with insomnia temporarily. But just like melatonin it loses its effect. Also biggest point here, it took me four separate tries to get off of this, the withdrawl symptoms are awful. And I was only on 15mg. Would not recommend this.Read More Read Less

This medication was prescribed for my husband after he was diagnosed with 2 life threatening diseases. He did not take it until he was at his breaking point with his depression and attempted suicide. After he started to take 30 mg every day he slowly Got better. He now has no feelings at all except when he gets upset with the kids. He does not have a sex drive. He does not show affection any longer. He does not like to be cuddled on he has completely changed. So I appreciate the meds helping in the beginning but now its messing with my 20 marriage. Read More Read Less

It's wonderful... works for me... feeling a kind of energetic throughout the day... it's not like a stimulant like modafinil but you don't feel like drowsiness as in other antidepressants..it makes you hungry...a lot.

I've tried this med twice and the 1st time I took it, I stopped after 3.5 weeks as I thought I was having a bad reaction (the withdrawals were terrible so get med advice when stopping). I restarted Mirt 15mg as I tried 3 different SSRI's and could not tolerate the side effects. For the first 2 weeks, I was sleepy and really groggy the next day, but this went away. At 3 weeks I couldn't sleep, was shaky, and had bad anxiety. This lasted about a week then went away. At 6 weeks I started to feel pretty good, but my Dr increased the dosage to 22.5mg to ensure I was getting the full benefit. I went through the same side effects as before but more mildly. It's been 14 weeks since I started meds and I feel so much better. I have mild gastroparesis and have managed to put on the weight I need, I don't feel quite as nauseated, I no longer feel despair, and my sleep is far better than I have for ages. This drug has given me hope! I think the key is to stick it out as it seems to take a while to take effect. I don't have any side effects other than occasional restless leg syndrome (but I find if I drink plenty of water this goes away). Also, I've always run high energy and I have found this has mellowed me out a little. I highly recommend Mirt if unable to tolerate SSRI's.Read More Read Less

I was put on 15 mg after being on fluoxetine for 6 months. I'd started to become angry and agitated with low mood and suicidal thoughts. I'd already tried seetraline and citalopram so my doctor decided to try an atypical pill as opposed to an ssri. So within an hour of taking I felt like I'd been drugged. I was swaying and walking into things. I lay in bed and had uncontrollable leg twitches. My partner ended up sleeping downstairs as he said it was like sleeping next to a washing machine. I woke at 7 am with great difficulty but dragged myself out of bed to get the children up. I felt hungover and unable to function. I couldnt have driven that day and I ended up falling asleep at 11 am with my toddler present. I didnt know id fell asleep and it was as like I was trapped in someone else's body. I decided they were to dangerous especially in terms of caring for children and stopped them. 2 days later I feel achy and my head is throbbing. I've had side effects from antidepressants and been able to rude them out til they pass but these are more like a horse tranquilliser and im not operated under any circumstances to risk them againRead More Read Less

This medication is dangerous. I was on 45 mg for 2.5 years for sleep after being on many different medications for sleep. I have been painfully constipated almost this whole time. I went to 4 doctors (and made many lifestyle changes) before one finally agreed with me that this medication could be stopping me up. I began to taper (takes over a year!) - but I could not stand the stomach pain any longer and have quit cold turkey. I am now 1 week off of this stuff. I am taking a 2-4 week medical leave from work because the withdrawal is so intense. I would not recommend this medication to anyone unless you have no other option and never want to come off it. I am sleeping better now without any of it. I can’t wait to have my life back. Read More Read Less

Got put into these when citalopram stopped working for me I’ve suffered depression most of my life what I loved about the medication was it made me sleep really well but I was very snappy and had this guard up it wasn’t working for me it made me unhappy so if you want a decent night sleep then yes I suggest this but in the long run no . It also made me put on loads of weight and my jeans didn’t fit me anymore I was constantly in the food cupboards it was awful made me feel worse about myself I had to come off them Read More Read Less

My dad has started this medicine about 10 days back for depression. He has been feeling even more depressed and crying all the time n mostly fatigued like he has no energy at all. He took only 7.5 mg for first 8 days and increased it to 15 mg. Doctors are still asking him to continue it for a month. They don’t agree that fatigue is a symptom of this drug. Worried if we should continue or stop it. He is also experiencing hair fall.

My mother took this 4 years ago and it worked almost instantaneously , 2nd time around she took her own life. I don't believe doctors know enough about anti depressants

I was disappointed when I first took this medicine as I felt it was too strong but I started cutting the tabs in half and they are just right. It is a shame they are not made in a lower dose but this method works well for me. I don't feel too sleepy and have 'bags' of energy.

I am taking 15 mg for severe insomnia.I did not sleep 10 years and I took about 18 different meds. but nothing worked.Mirtazapine SAVED my life.Because I did not sleep so long I had depression too,and I think it is hepling me for that too.Please dont take away this meds.I would kill myself if I dont have it.Yes I gain some weight but benefit of this medication is much higher then negative.So I am sorry it does not work for somebody but for me is great!

So, I I am battling anxiety disorder, PTSD, and major depressive disorder. Almost instantly the meds worked for me, over these last six months I have barely been able to get up out my bed let alone sleep. Taking his med has been a godsend and has helped me tremendously. I’m finally sleeping through the night not waking up every hour in and waking up happy with a smile on my face and vibrant and eager to get my day started. I haven’t felt this way in years, so far medication to do this really is amazing. Each medication does differently to others. Yes it does make you sleepy and it can make you dizzy but this is why the doctors tell you to lay off drinking alcohol and or doing any other drugs that is in connection with this medication because of the side effects that can cause because of the medication . I don’t think this medication should be taken off the shelf just because it had bad side effects to others does not mean that it will have the same for someone else. This goes for any medication or any drug that is administered by a doctor. It is always stated that medicine is not a guarantee and we all know that medicine is not a guarantee but what works well for others might not have worked well for you but it does not mean be disrespectful to the fact that it still has helped a lot of people. I’m sorry that it did not go well for others and I’m sorry that you have dealt with negative reactions from this medication but I do believe this medication is helpful for myself. I am 130 pounds I have a very high metabolism and yes I can easily gain weight if you can tell me a medication and just make me gain weight and just be dizzy and fatigue nauseous I will take that over losing my sex drive because of an antidepressant. I for once feel normal. I hope they keep this medication. Weight gain is no biggie for me. I’ll just continue to go to the gym. Simple fix!!!! Read More Read Less

Great for sleep & depression but have weight gain & hard to shift :(