I’m using it 7.5 it’s suppose to help with sleep,I tried to come off of it had terrible anxiety decided it wasn’t worth feeding that bad.

Yes, I'm a senior heart patient. Started with 7.5 Mirtazapine, doctor suggested 15 mg. It didn't help. Side effects hurt.Went back to 7.5.Seems to help with anxiety and sleep . And did get better over time. Been on the 7.5 for about 3-4 months. Average on depression. No side effects on the 7.5 dosage.

I’m curious as to the side effects of mirtazapine that some of you had. I’m on 7.5 mg for sleep

I have been on Mirtazapine for about two weeks. 7.5 mg for increased appetite. It seems to be helping already even though I think it should take longer. I have gained 1.5 lbs already even though its not much. Its better than losing more weight. An added benefit is that I feel a bit better on this medication. I already take two other antidepressants but feel better with the addition of Mirtazapine. Feel like getting out and doing more with a more positive attitude. I am hoping to drop one of the other antidepressants. Please let us know how you are doing. Do you ever really stop taking antidepressants? I don't know. If you feel better I would stay on the medicine. Depression is so hard. God Bless.

I have been on Paxil and Trazadone for decades and was fine, talking to my doctor and decided to try newer kinds of antidepressants figuring they could be better, well boy was I wrong, started off on 7.5 MG while titrating off my old meds then when to 15mg with no other meds and I was a wreck felt horror, anxiety through the roof etc , then when to 30 MG and I have severe restless legs and feeling very hyper and then sleepy, now I want to go back to my Paxil and Trazadone , waiting to get in to see my doctor

I had been taking Wellbutrin for 10-15 years when I felt like I was sliding back toward the dark hole of suicidal depression from which I spent 8 years climbing out. My psychiatrist prescribed Mirtazapine 45mg as an add on, and it's been a good maintenance combination. I never noticed any negative side effects and haven't ever tried stopping it. I don't want to mess with what's working to treat my major depression.

Because of my history of suicidal ideation my doctors are attentive to my mental well-being, which I surely appreciate. Managing medications for multiple medical conditions requires an ongoing need to be especially aware of interactions between my meds. Sometimes I have to weigh the benefits with the risks, and watch out for any problems. I've certainly had an education! There are times when being obsessive about being informed pays off.

I'm wondering what side effects others have experienced. I don't take Mirtazapine for sleep - I use a BiPap because of sleep apnea.

Jim