Experiences of mirtazapine please

[PotsnPan]

Started 15mg 2 weeks ago. I’ve been having an increase of dark thoughts ever since, although not sure that’s the way I was headed anyway. Crying nearly every day, no change from prior to starting them. Had review yesterday, GP told me to keep going, they take 4 weeks to start showing any signs of improvement? Just wondering what others thoughts/experiences are? Ive situational depression due to my marriage breakdown, I’ve never felt this way before and it’s scaring me - drove home from work planning on writing goodbye notes but seem to have calmed down a little now

I gained a lot of weight, around 2 stone , though it did help me sleep. It made me crave sweet foods. It made me feel quite tired in the day.
I hope it works for you xx

It was the one drug I didn’t like dh on. He was still unwell but it was like it made him cold inside - not in a helpful way. He stayed on it for a few months then came off it.

Oh, I'm sorry you're feeling crap. Huge congratulations on knowing it will pass

I love mirtazapine. It was added to my venlafaxine scrip, though, never taken it solo. I suspect you may need more than 15mg, especially if it's been two weeks already. It usually acts quickly, especially for anxiety. My psychologist friend uses it short-term, so I would've thought it should be wrapping you in its fluffy cocoon by now!

Try taking two for a few nights, maybe? Then tell your doc if it helped.
Good luck

It sounds like you're having a really tough time. Do you have someone in RL you can talk to about things?

I started 15mg at end of February, I was going through a really shitty time but got prescribed it because I wasn't sleeping. Within an hour of taking it I can't keep my eyes open. The first few days I was like a zombie incapable of functioning properly, probably because I hadn't slept in 6 months and was finally able to do so. It's been magic for me because I can finally sleep without dark thoughts keeping me awake until the early hours.

I haven't had any adverse side affects and haven't noticed a huge change in my mood tbh. Perhaps you should stick with it for another few weeks and if things are just as bad insist on a review.