Does mirtazapine cause trouble in controlling body movements?

Posted by zac1 @zac1, May 6 2:01am

Mirtazapine is the only med I have tried that gives me some deep sleep -but not always. The only side effect I get is trouble in controlling body movements, virtually for the whole day. I get dizzy and tired even if I apply even little arm strength in house chores. I need to lie down for an hour to recuperate. This effect wanes out in the evening. Anyone with the same experience?
Thanks

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frouke | @frouke | May 6 7:55am

I used Mirtazapine for three months and it was very difficult to continue with, the only good thing was that it gave me a well needed appetite but that was it. I am very sensitive to medication so I’m cautious but I noticed in a few days that my legs felt restless with cramps that was difficult to deal with. I didn’t get the sleep I needed and if I did, it would be brief along with nightmares. I tried to cope with the symptoms but I eventually stopped taking them. I realize that medications affect everyone differently so this was my experience with Mirtazapine.

dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | May 6 8:03am

@zac1
I couldn't take mirtazapine because it made me extremely ravenous and tired. There are many side effects. You may want to explore other options if your main issue is needing to sleep. What other symptoms do you have that had your doctor prescribe mirtazapine for you?

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mirtazapine-oral-route/description/drg-20067334
2. https://www.goodrx.com/mirtazapine/common-side-effects
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/mirtazapine-tablet-side-effects
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mirtazapine-oral-tablet

frouke | @frouke | May 13 8:35am

In reply to @dlydailyhope "@zac1 I couldn't take mirtazapine because it made me extremely ravenous and tired. There are many..." + (show)

I agree that it’s a difficult medication to adjust to yet there are others who think it’s good. I also had uncontrollable movement from this medication mostly in my lower legs, a lot of cramps and sometimes in the arms.