Posted by Hobbyhawk on May 15, 2008, at 12:49:44
I am having bad side-effects, still, after 7 weeks on Mirtazapine (4wks @ 15mg, 3wks @ 30mg) - the common increased appetite accompanied by weight gain, for me about 2lbs a week and I was already overweight (30% greater than normal) to start with; an extremely dry mouth; and, worst of, all oedema, numbness and pins-and-needles in my legs and feet. Mirtazapine was chosen because of its additional anti-anxiety effects.
I am pleased to read that, generally, the side-effects of coming off this are not, generally, as bad as with Efexor (Venlafaxine) which I have also used in the past. Incidentally I also had weight gain with Efexor, weight which I have never managed to shed.
Now, I need to find another anti-depressant, but I really don't want to be bothered, as I feel there aren't any that can be taken without side effects.
I have previously been prescribed Imipramine which had absolutely no effect on the dosage prescribed, Efexor, Lofepramine which I tolerated fairly well but I have been told is not often prescribed thesse days, and the notorious Seroxat (Paroxetine) which was all my worst nightmares and more rolled up into one tiny murderous little pill.I don't know what to do about medication. I don't know why I bother. I guess it is just easier to be compliant.
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