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Re: Mirtazapine safe for elderly?

Posted by Lamdage22 on September 21, 2014, at 4:05:53

In reply to Re: Mirtazapine safe for elderly?, posted by linkadge on September 20, 2014, at 13:18:29

> Probably much safer than some of the alternatives that are used (i.e. Seroquel, Risperdal etc).
>
> I would not use more than 7.5mg. In fact, I find even 3.75mg very sedating.
>
> Another option might be trazodone. Amitriptyline, in very low doses might help. Higher doses can cause memory problems.
>
> Linkadge

A low dose might be all she needs...

Schizophrenia and Depression
Seroquel 800mg
Zyprexa 5mg
Lithium orotate 480mg
Metformin 1500mg
Effexor 20mg

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