Wanted to let you know that I looked up the information on mirtazapine and it has a very good track history with rare side effects and is not a controlled substance. I am going to look into it. I am thinking my primary care doctor would not know anything about these types of drugs so I am thinking I would need a psychologist/psychiatrist type of physician to help me with this. I read that a 15 mg is a good start dose. Have you had any side effects and what dose are you taking if I may ask. I also have IBS and this med is helpful for this condition as well. I am older and this would be safer then some of the other meds out there. Thanks again