Stopping mirtazapine

Q: Does sleep eventually return after stopping mirtazapine for sleep? i read stopping mirtazapine causes insomnia.

That does not mean it is permanent. To get back on track use good sleep hygiene. Maintain a regular bedtime and awakening time schedule including weekends. Get up about the same time every day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 2. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing rituals prior to bedtime many include a warm bath or shower, aroma therapy, reading, or listening to sooth

Q: Do i need to leave a gap between stopping mirtazapine and starting amitriptyline? took 1/4 mirt 2 night ago awful effects, dr given 10mg amit

No you can just switch. Some people cannot tolerate Remeron (mirtazapine) and Elavil is completely different.

Q: Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 30 lbs while on it.

This sounds normal. Not sure what your real question is. You may still lose more weight the longer you are off this medication.

Q: Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 20 lbs while on it.

Abnormal. I have known a number of patients that gained weight on remeron (mirtazapine).

Q: My insomnia improved,but never went away after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) at dr' s order,one yr ago. for the last wk i keep waking up at 3 . what to do?

If your insomnia has been better over the past year, I would wonder why you are waking up right now. Speak with your therapist about anything that may be on your mind or any changes in your life which may be creating stress.

Q: Am i likely to suffer any ill effects by stopping 30mg mirtazapine after 1 month and switching to 100mg trazodone plus 30mg buspirone for insomnia?

"Ill" may be too strong a word. Doctors will probably disagree about this. Drect switching from 30 dose of mirtazapine to a 100 mg dose of trazodone may be too sudden, and it may require more of a cross taper; without it, there may be various discontinuation affects that wouldn't help sleep. buspirone, even though it is an anti-anxiety medicine, is, for many, stimulating, and may keep you awake.

Question 1

Is it normal to lose weight after stopping mirtazapine?

Answer

Yes: It is certainly normal to gain weight on Mirtazapine , and many people hope to lose it again after they come off it. Mirtazapine strongly stimulates a... Read More

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Question 2

Could stopping mirtazapine cause weight loss?

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No: If anything it will cause weight gain. The interesting thing is that the lower the dose there tends to be more weight gain than on higher doses . It ... Read More

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Question 3

How long will a migraine and other side effects last after stopping mirtazapine 15mg?

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Depends : Recommend slow reductions over 1-2 weeks if been on < 2 months and perhaps even slower withdrawal over 6-8 weeks if you've been on it longer. You ... Read More

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1-2 weeks: People often develop symptoms when they suddenly stop taking medications like mirtazapine. In the same way that it takes a while to be clinically effe... Read More

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Mirtazapine: Usually most side effects other than headache and nausea will abate in less than 24 hours. Most side effects that take many days to weeks before they ... Read More

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Question 4

Does sleep eventually return after stopping mirtazapine for sleep? i read stopping mirtazapine causes insomnia.

Answer

Insomnia.: That does not mean it is permanent. To get back on track use good sleep hygiene. Maintain a regular bedtime and awakening time schedule including week... Read More

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Question 5

Do i need to leave a gap between stopping mirtazapine and starting amitriptyline? took 1/4 mirt 2 night ago awful effects, dr given 10mg amit

Answer

JUST SWITCH: No you can just switch. Some people cannot tolerate Remeron (mirtazapine) and Elavil is completely different.

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Question 6

How long will migraines and other side effects last from stopping mirtazapine 15mg after being on 30mg for 11 months? i am still taking 150mg of venlifaxine, but gp wanted me to stop mirtazapine due to intolerable side effects and inability to sleep.

Answer

Depends : Recommend slow reductions over 1-2 weeks if been on < 2 months and perhaps even slower withdrawal over 6-8 weeks if you've been on it longer. You ... Read More

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Question 7

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 30 lbs while on it.

Answer

Medication SEs: This sounds normal. Not sure what your real question is. You may still lose more weight the longer you are off this medication.

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Question 8

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 20 lbs while on it.

Answer

No, it doesn't sound: Abnormal. I have known a number of patients that gained weight on remeron (mirtazapine).

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Question 9

My insomnia improved,but never went away after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) at dr' s order,one yr ago. for the last wk i keep waking up at 3 . what to do?

Answer

Why now?: If your insomnia has been better over the past year, I would wonder why you are waking up right now. Speak with your therapist about anything that ma... Read More

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Question 10

Am i likely to suffer any ill effects by stopping 30mg mirtazapine after 1 month and switching to 100mg trazodone plus 30mg buspirone for insomnia?

Answer

Maybe: "Ill" may be too strong a word. Doctors will probably disagree about this. Drect switching from 30 dose of mirtazapine to a 100 mg dose of trazodone ... Read More

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Stopping mirtazapine

Is it normal to lose weight after stopping mirtazapine?

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Could stopping mirtazapine cause weight loss?

How long will a migraine and other side effects last after stopping mirtazapine 15mg?

Does sleep eventually return after stopping mirtazapine for sleep? i read stopping mirtazapine causes insomnia.

Do i need to leave a gap between stopping mirtazapine and starting amitriptyline? took 1/4 mirt 2 night ago awful effects, dr given 10mg amit

How long will migraines and other side effects last from stopping mirtazapine 15mg after being on 30mg for 11 months? i am still taking 150mg of venlifaxine, but gp wanted me to stop mirtazapine due to intolerable side effects and inability to sleep.

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 30 lbs while on it.

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 20 lbs while on it.

My insomnia improved,but never went away after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) at dr' s order,one yr ago. for the last wk i keep waking up at 3 . what to do?

Am i likely to suffer any ill effects by stopping 30mg mirtazapine after 1 month and switching to 100mg trazodone plus 30mg buspirone for insomnia?

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