Question 1

is it normal to lose weight after stopping mirtazapine?

Accepted 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 appetite in many patients, so it is often helpful in treating elderly depressed patients who are losing too much weight. Talk to your doctor if your weight loss is a problem.

Question 2

could stopping mirtazapine cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

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 works opposite the way you would think.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Depends : Recommend slow reductions over 1-2 weeks if been on &lt; 2 months and perhaps even slower withdrawal over 6-8 weeks if you've been on it longer.  You may wish to have further discussion with your gp in consultation with mental health re best way to switch

Question 4

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

Accepted 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 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

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

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Accepted Answer

Depends : Recommend slow reductions over 1-2 weeks if been on &lt; 2 months and perhaps even slower withdrawal over 6-8 weeks if you've been on it longer.  You may wish to have further discussion with your gp in consultation with mental health re best way to switch

Question 7

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

Accepted 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

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?

Accepted 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 may be on your mind or any changes in your life which may be creating stress.

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?

Accepted 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  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.

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Is it normal to lose weight after stopping mirtazapine?

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Could stopping mirtazapine cause weight loss?

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

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

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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

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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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