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I was on 7.5 mg mirtazipine for 6 months for anxiety and mild depression..i'm 90 % ok now with very limited off days..during tapering took 7.5 alterna?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

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Sure: Taking the medicine on alternative days is a great strategy for weaning yourself off. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you need to take it more frequently again - that is, if your anxiety or depression symptoms return - that is completely okay too. Hope that helps!

Answered 7/20/2016

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A member asked:

I was on 7.5 mg mirtazipine for 6 months for anxiety and mild depression..i'm 90 % ok now with very limited off days..during tapering took 7.5 alterna?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

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