Mirtazapine for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• REd...
• January 21, 2009

Mirtazapine "I have been taking for 16 months. I was having low to mid-level anxiety, loss of appetite, and insomnia. Remeron cured the insomnia and appetite immediately. Anxiety was much less within a couple of weeks and gone within a month or so. Constipation occurred for about a week and then went away. I have gained weight over the last year but am changing my diet to be more healthy (no white sugar or white flour, etc.) so that I am losing some weight now."

• Ron...
• June 24, 2017

"I see a lot of negative reviews on here of people who have only just started the medication. All I can say is that you need to actually be on it for more than 2 weeks to even begin to be able to judge it. I've been on mirtazapine 45mg for about 8 months and I find it to be great at enhancing energy, motivation, creativity, and social behavior. There is no depression anymore whatsoever. The only negative thing is perhaps I am a bit emotionally blunted, but that is a fair trade-off."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2024

"I had a nervous breakdown, wasn't sleeping or eating, huge OCD, etc., and had massive depression and anxiety. My GP prescribed Mirtazapine, my neurologist and a psychiatrist agreed this was the best option. I've now been on 15mg for a year. Although when I first started it, the settling-in period was utter hell, I couldn't leave the house, ate everything in sight, had more panic attacks and depressive episodes, more NEAD seizures, these settled down within about 6 weeks and the fog lifted somewhat. If 3 professionals hadn't agreed this was the best drug for me, I would've thrown them in the bin during that!!! However, I persevered and am much improved, although I still have a lot of anxiety, OCD, and some insomnia, I no longer sit in the pit of utter despair I was in. I keep thinking about upping my dose a bit, but the settling-in period I had when I first started then keeps putting me off! I dream every night, some very vivid and bizarre dreams."

• dcu...
• August 13, 2014

Mirtazapine "Have had generalized and social anxiety for as long as I can remember. Was on Klonopin 1.0 to 1.5 mg twice a day (about 15 years) along with propranolol 20 mg twice a day. I decided at the beginning of this year that I was going to try to wean myself off Klonopin as getting a script every month for Klonopin is a pain. I started Remeron 5 months ago at 15mg than 22.5mg and in no time my anxiety level went down. I was also on Vyvanse to counter depression from long-term Klonopin, which I replaced with Wellbutrin. With the Remeron/Wellbutrin combination, I am down to 0.5 mg twice a day Klonopin, which I never dreamed was possible. I plan on going on Lyrica or Neurontin to help wean off Klonopin for good."

• Mik...
• June 15, 2013

"Only been on 15 mg for a week now and just upped to 30mg. Warning: do not mix this with alcohol when you first start, you will not be able to walk. Take this at night. Fantastic sleep aid and WOW, such vivid, crazy, and wonderful dreams. For me, so far 10 times better than any SSRI antidepressant. I've probably been taking anxiety medicine for the last 6 years. This medicine should be first-line prescription when anxiety is presented. Also, taking 300 mg pregabalin at the moment, once a day, which I quite like. I'll rate again in a month or two, but for now it's a definite 10!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2024

"I've had an overwhelmingly positive experience with mirtazapine. I sleep more consistently and have less anxiety. Anxiety used to be constant, and since taking mirtazapine, it's no longer my primary emotion anymore. I still have some anxiety, but it's nowhere near the level it was before taking this medication. I really can't complain, as it's the first maintenance anxiety medication that has worked for me."

• Scr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2020

"This drug really worked for me, but I had to discontinue it. I did experience grogginess in the morning. It took me a while to get going, but once I was up and around, I was fine. I’d take that over not sleeping any day. It was also very effective for my anxiety at 15 mg. It also has no sexual side effects for me (male), which was huge. In fact, I think it may have helped my libido a bit. Now, the bad: I could not stop eating on it. It was crazy. It was like something took over my body. I could eat a large pizza and a box of cupcakes, almost cry because I didn’t want to eat anymore and knew I was out of control, and then 10 minutes later be in the kitchen tearing through the kids’ cereal and whatever else I could get my hands on. I put on 25 lbs in less than 2 months with no signs of slowing down. It really sucks because it was great in all other aspects for me."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

"Mirtazapine is an amazing drug. I used to wake up every morning shaking, fists clenched, very fearful and anxious. This completely subsided after 2 weeks of taking 7.5 mg of mirtazapine at night. I am also taking 100 mg of Desvenlafaxine in the morning, but I am considering dropping it and just taking mirtazapine. My appetite has increased a lot, which is partly due to the easing of the anxiety. I have picked up 2 kg but am training 4 times per week to compensate. It doesn’t help with sleep to the extent that trazodone does, but by tackling the underlying anxiety, I am now able to sleep with only 7.5 mg of mirtazapine. Initially, I was taking both trazodone and mirtazapine at night to sleep. I am also seeing a therapist that specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which deals with distress tolerance. The combination of therapy, exercise, and mirtazapine is undeniable. I have been on every conceivable antidepressant, and none have been as effective as mirtazapine for my anxiety (and resulting depression)."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2024

"I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago and had a terrible post-operative experience, including suicidal thoughts and nocturnal panic attacks. I was sleeping only 3-4 hours a night. This went on for at least 5 weeks. My GP prescribed 15mg of Mirtazapine just a little over a week ago. The first night I took it, I slept for 10 hours without having a panic attack. I thought it must be a placebo effect, but 8 nights on, I am still sleeping far better. My nocturnal panic attacks have subsided, and my suicidal thoughts have diminished. Rumination and depression have not yet subsided, but I expect those to ease as time goes on. When starting an antidepressant previously, I had a terrible transition, with sickness, worse depression, and suicidal thoughts for at least 6-8 weeks. On Mirtazapine, I have had no early side effects. I will come back in a few weeks (I have another surgery this week, about which I am anxious given my last experience) and report on my experience further."

• dra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2014

"I started on Zoloft, which only made the anxiety worse. Got put on Remeron after a hospital stay, and it has changed my life. Started at 15mg and then shortly after increasing to 30mg. I did gain 30 lbs on it due to craving sweets constantly, so I tried switching to Effexor, only again having my anxiety going out of control. I went back on Remeron 30mg, and I am back to my old self. I sleep very well on this medication, which for me is so much nicer despite the weight gain."

• Anx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2019

"Mirtazapine has changed my life. I went from having 5+ panic attacks from severe GAD that landed me in a stabilization unit where I was put on Mirtazapine 7.5 mg. The first few days all I wanted to do was sleep. But I noticed an increased appetite and elevation of my mood the very first day, and no panic attacks. I also have MDD. I am super sensitive to medication, so over a month I went up to 15 mg. The drowsiness wore off after about 3 weeks. I have had no other side effects. This is the only medication that has worked for me after trying 8 different ones. SSRIs, SNRIs, and atypicals caused too many side effects for me. So thankful to have this. Stick through the drowsiness. It is worth the brighter days."

• fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2012

Mirtazapine "This has been a lifesaver for me for anxiety and insomnia. I was on Zoloft 75mg for the last 5 months, and it was of little benefit. I've only been on 7.5 mg of Remeron for 7 days, but the results have been great (still also on 75mg of Zoloft). Remeron gives me a good 8-9 hours of sleep every day, a strong appetite (I lost 25 pounds in 5 months when I began to have these problems). My energy level is returning to normal. 90% of my anxiety is gone. It is nothing short of a miracle. Yes, I feel a bit groggy & dopey for an hour or two after I wake up, but that is a small price to pay for me getting my life back."

• MJa...
• March 29, 2021

"Anxiety for 30 years and terrified of medication. I was hospitalized in 2020 for anxiety. I did not care if I was alive or not. I had been taking a small dose of Lexapro, the doctor upped the dose, which caused me increased anxiety. At the hospital, I was given BuSpar and Lexapro. I was not getting better on day 6 of my stay, the doctor gave 15 mg of Remeron for sleep, and my appetite was back. I woke up in the morning 100% better, groggy but no anxiety, which was incredible. At home, I started reading comments about mirtazapine and looked at the necessity of taking a full dose as unnecessary. It has been an up/down few months. I tried Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro, and with me taking a very minimal amount of mirtazapine at night, which does help me sleep wonderfully, but my anxiety is awful. I am going to increase my small 1/8 dose of mirtazapine at night in hopes that I can recover that feeling of freedom I had when leaving the hospital. This is the only medication I have ever taken that has made me feel significantly less anxious. Give it a try."

• Bum...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2019

"I have had a very good experience with mirtazapine, it worked very effectively for me. It stopped my panic attacks within a couple of days and restored my sleep. I was only on a low dose of 15 mg. I believe a higher dose is more activating, which I didn't need. I only had side effects of feeling very drowsy for the first week or two. But after that, I felt great, more relaxed, and motivated. I came off slowly over a month or so and had no withdrawal effects. If ever I needed to, I would not hesitate to go back on it again. I am very sensitive to meds, and this was the only one that I could take and that worked for me."

• lit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2019

"Ah, mirtazapine. What a wonderful little pharmaceutical. I tried other medications and had pretty awful side effects, but this one worked for me in a few days. I started on 7.5 mg (just to work myself up to it as I was pretty anti-medication) and gradually increased to 15 mg. Within a week, my anxiety (panic disorder and agoraphobia) was completely manageable, and I got the confidence to start doing exposure therapy as I wasn't in a constant 12/10 crisis. Main issues: weight gain (nothing crazy yet) and tiredness/confusion. But, I've increased to 30 mg, and this has helped with the tiredness/confusion and seems to be pretty effective. Would recommend and highlight if your symptoms improve in the first few days, this drug will likely benefit you."

• Aus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2016

"I started taking Mirtazapine almost a month ago, and it's been a wonder drug for me. Needed something for crippling anxiety, panic attacks, depression, chronic insomnia, sleep paralysis, night terrors, and self-medication with alcohol just to sleep and quell anxiety. Prescribed 15 mg at bedtime. Took 1/4 (3.75 mg) a night for 4 nights, then 1/2 (7.5 mg) for two nights, and then on to 15 mg. Now I sleep (but can wake up if needed), zero anxiety, no increase in appetite. I've even lost a bit of weight due to no longer drinking alcohol - a small miracle in itself, and my libido has returned. I had a terrible reaction to Prozac years ago - anorexia, self-harm, mania, no libido, alcohol cravings, intrusive thoughts. So glad my doctor gave me Mirt."

• Jak...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2023

"Worked absolute wonders for me. I was on 15 mg. I asked for it because I was getting early waking insomnia - waking up at 4 a.m. sometimes and no chance of getting back to sleep. From day one, I was getting at least 8 hours of sleep. The only side effect was daytime drowsiness, but that wore off after about a week. It really balanced my mood as well, I felt really stable and calm. The sleep benefits never wore off even after a year on it. No withdrawals at all when I came off it, not a single one. Wonderful drug."

• cox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2015

"Works far better than any SSRI, but I do still have symptoms of anxiety. I also take Diazepam when I feel an episode of severe anxiety coming on. Haven't been on it for that long though. Physiological symptoms like heart racing, etc., have already decreased, so looking good."

• str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2014

"I've been on Remeron for 3 weeks now, and I feel somewhat better. I could not take other antidepressants because they made me a ton more anxious and out of it, like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I've had a really tough time the last year and a half, and I'm hoping that this works for me. The only problem I'm having is I just can't seem to wake up in the morning, and I'm still feeling very lethargic all day. I'm very sensitive to all medications, so I have to move up very slowly. I just moved up to 18.75 mg, and I'm still really tired, and I have a hard time functioning during the day. My doctor said he is going to slowly move me up to 30mg. I guess I am just wondering if anyone else out there has gone through the same thing I am going through."

• scc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2023

"Thank God for this drug. After 6 months of trying Lexapro, Prozac, and Valdoxan, I have finally found a drug that is working, and fast! I have anxiety, PTSD, and recently lost a close relative. My anxiety turned to panic attacks, and I was turning to benzodiazepines far too regularly to manage my anxiety. My GP tried me on SSRI, and I vomited for days until I had to stop. Our last resort was mirtazapine. I wish we had tried this first! I took it (7.5 mg), and I slept incredibly well, and, most importantly, my anxiety was reduced the very next day. I’m on day 5, and I’m not nauseous. I have zero side effects, I’m not groggy in the mornings. I can have a large coffee and go train and not get the caffeine jitters. The only thing I notice is, as soon as I take my tablet (7.5 mg) at this stage, I fall asleep within 30 minutes. So far, I have slept 8-9 hours every night. Most importantly, when an anxious thought comes in, it goes very quickly."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2024

"I had chronic problems with sleep associated with anxiety and obsessive behaviors around sleep. I tried citalopram for anxiety years prior, which made me loads more anxious with panic attacks, etc., so I came off after 7 days. I decided to start myself off at 7.5 mg as I was so scared of taking them. The first few nights I needed to sleep so hard after 30 mins of taking it. That has worn off after a while. I’ve been on it for 2 years now. I increased to 15 mg after 1 week, then 30 mg after 6 weeks, which I have stayed with. Initially I felt no anxiety about anything, which was like being on holiday after being anxious for the last 10 years. I also didn’t feel much. My libido disappeared for a few months, but slowly it came back. The emotion came back too, and generally, I am a less anxious person. I also sleep 70% better than I did. I did gain 6 kg in the first 3 months, but that has stabilized now. I feel much better and not intending on coming off. If you are struggling, then try it!"

• Bir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 20, 2017

"I have been on Mirtazapine 30 mgs for several years for anxiety and to help me sleep. Recently, as I suddenly had severe palpitations, a new doctor prescribed me Sertraline 50 mgs. This was terrible, it made me even more anxious, and I felt really unwell. I am now back on Mirtazapine and beginning to feel well once again. Never again will I switch to another drug. I now have this drug on my repeat prescription list and highly recommend it."

• Lit...
• January 27, 2017

"It started out with an abortion - with respect to whatever your opinion may be on that matter, I had my carefully thought-out reasons. My boyfriend and I were very literally starving due to lack of money and food. The baby was taking in any nutrients I was getting - I wasn't going to survive the pregnancy. It was an extremely difficult decision and I struggled with it heavily. After the abortion, I continued to lose weight - I am 5 ft and weighed 80 lbs. The nausea continued for another 6 months and I was having regular panic attacks due to the anxiety caused by the abortion. I have been on mirtazapine for a month now, and the nausea and overall anxiety are nearly eliminated, and I am back to a healthy weight. This drug saved my quality of life."

• Taz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2019

"I used to wake up every morning, puking up stomach acid from stress. In the 26 days since I have been on mirtazapine, I haven't puked once. I have suffered from anxiety and depression most of my life, and the relief this drug has given me is amazing."

• Jan...
• October 13, 2015

"I was previously on Citalopram, which I didn't think was doing me any good, so the doctor changed me to Mirtazapine, which I am very glad about. It's helped my sleep and appetite, which were both very up and down. It has also helped my anxiety and racing negative thoughts. In turn, I feel more upbeat and positive. The only slight downside is feeling groggy during the day, which I hope is just a small side effect while I get used to it. Overall, I'm very happy with this so far."