Tapering off mirtazapine

Posted by ladydi82 @ladydi82, Aug 24, 2025

Hello, I’ve been on mirtazapine since March 2025. I was on 15mg, but as of last night I am on 7.5mg. I want to completely taper off. How long should I stay on 7.5mg by experience before stopping completely? Like I mentioned, I haven’t been on it long. Thanks!

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tisme | @tisme | May 11 6:54am

I wish I could get off effexor

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 11 10:28am

In reply to @tisme "I wish I could get off effexor" + (show)

@tisme - here are a couple of discussions (among many, if you'd like to search for more) on Mayo Clinic Connect you may want to check out on getting off of venlafaxine (Effexor):

- Effexor tapering question https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/effexor-tapering-question/

- As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/as-promised-my-successful-tapering-off-effexor-venlafaxine/

- What to bridge when tapering off effexor https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-bridge-when-tapering-off-effexor/

tisme | @tisme | May 11 2:43pm

is Effexor available in tablet form over there??? It isn't in Australia we are stuck with capsules.

visionsofelvis | @visionsofelvis | May 12 8:22am

Are you on 7.5. Now

kawanhee | @kawanhee | May 13 5:53am

In reply to @frouke "I was on this medication for a couple of months and it was a very unpleasant..." + (show)

@frouke what didn’t you like about it?

visionsofelvis | @visionsofelvis | May 13 12:53pm

In reply to @lisalucier "@visionsofelvis - I don't believe I've yet met you on Mayo Clinic Connect, so welcome. I..." + (show)

@lisalucier I live in Las Vegas and health groups are terrible here. I have an appointment week from today with this psychiatrist and hopefully he’ll be able to taper me off slow so I don’t have bad anxiety. Began 15 mg on Jan 8 then April 1st began 7.5. It’s been a rollercoaster. You’re lucky you were on it for short time. Any advice?

visionsofelvis | @visionsofelvis | May 13 8:13pm

In reply to @lisalucier "@visionsofelvis - I don't believe I've yet met you on Mayo Clinic Connect, so welcome. I..." + (show)

@lisalucier hi Lisa just had telemed call with my physician assistant and she advised me to just stop the 7.5 mg of mitrazapine I said and how will I get to sleep and I said I was in stabilizing period which I’m getting lot of anxiety . What would you do? Also I’ve been on 7.5 for 6 weeks