Niall Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I took amitryptyline for 20 years. Doctor took me straight off and swapped me on to mirtazapine 13 months ago. Haven't felt well since then. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted October 7, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted October 7, 2018 Welcome, Niall. I'm sorry you're not feeling well. What are your symptoms? How soon after taking the drug do they begin? Are they worse at a particular time of day? Why did the doctor take you off the amitryptiline? To give members the best information, we ask them to summarize their medication history in a signature -- drugs, doses, dates, and discontinuations & reinstatements, in the last 12-24 months particularly. Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature. Are you interested in tapering the mirtazapine? At Surviving Antidepressants, it is recommended that a person taper by no more than 10% of their current dose with at least a four week hold in-between decreases. Before you begin tapering what you need to know Why taper by 10% of my dosage? Tips for tapering off Remeron (mirtazapine) Many members are helped by omega fish oil and magnesium. Try these one at a time and at a low dose in case you have a reaction. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) This is your introduction topic -- the place for you to ask questions, record symptoms, share your progress, and connect with other members of the SA community. I hope you’ll find the information in the SA forums helpful for your situation. I'm sorry that you are in the position that you need the information, but I am glad that you found us. 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
Niall Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 I am currently tapering the mirtazapine I'm down to 9.4. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted October 7, 2018 Administrator Share Posted October 7, 2018 Welcome, Niall. How do you feel unwell? How's your sleep? Have you had any withdrawal symptoms while tapering mirtazapine? 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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