A member asked:

Was on 75mg mirtazapine for 5 or 6 months recently cut back down to 30 over the last month, been getting panic attacks again daily so i went up to 45mg. i feel nausea, anxiety, hot and cold, dizzy hlp?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Come off slowly: 75 mg is a very large dose of mirtazapine. The maximum recommended dose is 45mg for depression. Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of these psychoactive meds can bring their own problems. I recommend you work with a physician to adjust the dose to a safe and therapeutic level. Alternatively, a pharmacist can advise you on these meds.

Answered 3/3/2017

5.1k views

Thank

ON YOUR OWN?: Consider seeing the dr who prescribed the med. I've always thought of meds as helpful but not curative. Meds + psychotherapy might be a better combination.

Answered 3/3/2017

5.1k views

Thank

Unusual: Mirtazapine(reneron) often protects from GI side effects and sexual se do to the unique mechanism of action as a presynaptic Alpha 2 inhibitor- as you increased the dose it kicks in an activating component -notepinephrine) i.e. The lower the dose it tends to be more sedating thus fewer panic/anxiety reactions- we never treat statistics though. It doesn't sound like the right med for you?

Answered 3/3/2017

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more