Hi, I'm Steve B

September 4, 2026

Hi I’m about to start tapering off mirtazapine wondering how long it takes I take 15 mg for sleep

Mirtazapine — 15mg — 5 years — researching taper

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BasedStaffSep 4

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome Steve. Mirtazapine for sleep is a common one, and 15 mg is a low dose, but the taper can still take a few months depending on how your body responds. Look at the taper planner tab, you can input how big the cuts and holds are and itll tell you how long the process will take

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CatinaSep 6

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Steve B, welcome to Taper Community! Keep us posted on how things go. It's better to go slower than rush through and then pay for it later. They key is to listen to your body and allow it to guide how long it will take. Catina 🩷

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

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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.

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