acp1 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) acp1 I was prescribed Mirtazapine 15mg by a nurse prescriber because I was unable to sleep and was having panic attacks at night. I was going through a really hard time having had 3 colleagues die within 5 weeks and then getting very ill with COVID 19. I have been taking the tablets for 3 weeks and have not been getting on with them. I have halved the dose over the last couple of days. I would like to stop taking it as I feel that I do not usually suffer with anxiety, insomnia or depression. I feel in a much better place now to deal with problems and I do not want any severe withdrawal symptoms. I have not been able to speak to my doctor about coming off the tablets as I have recently moved house and I am awaiting starting with a new GP. Any advise about short term use of Mirtazapine? How easy/ quick is it to stop? Edited May 14, 2020 by Gridley Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted May 14, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 14, 2020 Welcome to SA, acp1. I have brought your situation to the attention of the administrators and other moderators. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 16, 2020 Administrator Share Posted May 16, 2020 Welcome, acp. I am very sorry about the loss of your colleagues. Do you work in the medical field? On 5/14/2020 at 1:40 PM, acp1 said: I have halved the dose over the last couple of days. How do you feel on a half dose? Did mirtazapine help you sleep? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
acp1 Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 8:56 PM, Altostrata said: Welcome, acp. I am very sorry about the loss of your colleagues. Do you work in the medical field? How do you feel on a half dose? Did mirtazapine help you sleep? Thanks Altostrata No I work in IT systems. I felt slightly better halving the dose and it did help me sleep. I have recently changed GP and he didn't agree that I should have been given them and has told me to do one day on and one day off for two weeks then stop. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 30, 2020 Administrator Share Posted May 30, 2020 @acp1 please DO NOT skip doses to taper! This can cause terrible withdrawal symptoms. I would stick with the half-dose for a couple of weeks, let your system settle down, then taper off slowly. See Tips for tapering off Remeron (mirtazapine) To help us out, follow these instructions Please put your drug and withdrawal history in your signature You may need to use a computer to do this. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
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