Kat2020 problems with mirtazapine

[Kat2020]

Help! Need advice! 
i was prescribed remeron about 2 weeks ago (12 days) for sleep and appetite. Taking 7.5 mg at bedtime every night. Very groggy in the morning, impossible to function. I want to decrease to 5 mg or even 3 mg nightly to see if still helps with sleep and avoid grogginess. Am i still at a point when i can actually decrease the dose or change to something else without withdrawal consequences, or should i think of gradually tapering down already despite the low dose and relatively short length of time on it?? I am scared of this drug! Also taking Clonazepam (long term) and celexa started at the same time as Remeron.

i don't trust doctors. Was told before just to stop an antidepressant...

I really appreciate any and all feedback!

Thank you!

[Altostrata]

Welcome, @Kat2020

 

I moved your post here to start your own Introductions topic. You can ask questions about your own situation here and track your progress.

 

As you've been taking mirtazapine only a couple of weeks, you are not at great risk for withdrawal when you reduce it. To be cautious, I would step down by half and see what happens.

 

For background: Tips for tapering off Remeron (mirtazapine)

 

Starting 2 psychiatric drugs at once is poor practice by your doctor, as you can't tell which drug is causing the adverse effect.