Mirtazapine
Support for tapering mirtazapine. Rebound insomnia strategies and dose adjustment tips.
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DiscussionMirtazepine Tapering Thread
This is the forum for everyone tapering Mirtazepine. When you log a check-in in My Taper, it will appear here. That way you can see how others on th...
Check-in1st Mirtazapine Update - Feeling Okayish
Feeling okayish. Been having bouts of irritability and muscle aches. Constipated and feeling slightly off balance. Tapered to 4.5 from 5 a week ago
Check-in1st Mirtazapine Update - Feeling Poor
Feeling poor. Been having bouts of nausea, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, gi upset, and appetite changes. Tried and failed swit...
DiscussionI'm trying to get better
Im at the end of the eighth week and finally starting to stabilize. My waves are definitely getting shorter, windows staying longer. Is it going to ...
Check-in1st Mirtazapine Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. Been having bouts of headache, anxiety, emotional blunting, and tinnitus.
ARTICLEMirtazapine Withdrawal Symptoms: What Happens When You Stop Remeron
Mirtazapine, sold under the brand name Remeron, is a tetracyclic antidepressant prescribed for depression, insomnia, anxiety, and appetite stimulation...
Check-in2nd Mirtazapine Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. No specific symptoms. holding steady at 15mg until I have finished my paroxetine taper
Check-in1st Mirtazapine Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. I didn't really notice any difference. I don't think this drug has a negative affect on me. I have to watch my serotonin levels now.
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