Hi, I'm Holly9753

November 14, 2026

I started on mirtazapine for weight gain due to a gastro issue- i refused multiple times but got desperate. The Dr did not educate me on any withdrawals or guidance. I should have researched but after several months and sedation(I work at ER) I stopped abruptly- was on 3.75 mg. Withdrawal symptoms were brutal-panic, agitation, jaw stiffness, slurred speech-went to ER thinking i was having a stroke- all tests normal. My Dr took me up to 5 mg to alleviate symptoms but acted like I was crazy and imagining things. Finally talked her into liquid suspension. Have been tapering since Sept 19, about 2 months. I’m down to 1.125 mg liquid suspension-having some symptoms of jaw stiffness, neck soreness, anxiety, irritability and tongue clumsiness- I’m committed to NOT going back up- so I guess I’ll hold at this dose until things settle down(my CNS). I was tempted to stop completely yesterday but have read the lower the stopping dose the better? Glad to be here and need the support.

Mirtazapine — 1.125mg — 7 months — actively tapering

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Catina19h ago

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Hi @Holly9753, welcome to Taper Community! Sorry to hear about your experience. Yes, doctors are pretty much clueless about safe tapering and withdrawal-related issues. You're NOT crazy or imagining anything. I'm glad you're armed with more knowledge this time. Take your time. Slower is faster. If symptoms become too severe, then that's a sign to hold your dose. We don't want to keep pushing through symptoms. Holding is an important part of this process. If you go to the Symptoms and Self-Care section of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful information and tips about how to deal with any withdrawal symptoms. Keep us updated with how things are going for you. Wishing you all the best. Catina 💜 https://taper.community/drugs/mirtazapine https://taper.community/resources/blog/mirtazapine-withdrawal-symptoms

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

Holly975316h ago

Mirtazapine · active

I’m actually going to do 2 more steps down- 1 week each step- my job depends on it- I have to go back to work December 1 so i want to set myself up to be ready-the med is making me sleepy and i work at ED-i can’t lose my job- I’ve been tapering for over 2 months from 5 mg(most of the time was on 3.75 mg)

Mirtazapine — 1.125mg — 7 months — actively tapering

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