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Anyone Taking Mirtazapine for Sleep?

Mental Health | Last Active: Apr 1 3:32pm | Replies (33)
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I've just started taking 15mg at night for sleep about a week ago. So far I have not experienced any improvement in my sleep patterns. I am, however hungry all the time.

I've recently lost thirty five pounds and need to lose another twenty five to reach a healthy weight. I can not afford to gain weight as I believe the excess weight is a significant contributor to my depression.

I am so tired of side effects from medication and the providers who dismiss them.

I do not believe I can achieve good mental health if my physical health is a mess. The body and the mind are one integrated system.

Yeah, I'm frustrated.

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jasmine12 | @jasmine12 | Feb 2 4:13pm

My adult son was just started on Mirtazapine 7.5 mg at bedtime. Weight gain would not be a problem for him right now as he is underweight, but I wonder if you should ask your doctor for a lower dose?

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rick98 | @rick98 | Feb 11 5:18pm

I completely understand and am in a similar situation. These health issues are so debilitating and frankly devastating for any kind of normal life.

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joycev | @joycev | Mar 29 5:43am

I recently started taking 15 mg. and still can not sleep. I don't even get tired during the day. It's been at least a month and I lay awake all night. I took xanex for years for anxiety and then I found I didn't need it for much anxiety but found I slept well with it. The doctor won't give it to me for sleep so put me on Trazodone and now this. Trazodone made me sick and Mirtazapine doen't do any thing but tmake me dizzy when I get up. I really tired of playing games with medications. I do not want to gain weight because I struggle getting it off.

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