15mg Zispin and Anger!

[Twinks]

Hi all, i came across this site whilst googling Zispiin. I am 48yrs old and have suffered for about 10yrs with depression and diagnosed 3yrs ago with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

I have to also care for my 15yr old son who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 4yrs ago.

Ive been struggling with very low moods for a while and my GP has now changed my meds from 60mg Cymbalta to 15mg Zispin. At times I just want to give up completely.

I took my first pill last night, slept like a log, felt fuzzy and off balance all day and then had really bad anger outbursts in the early evening!

Has anyone else had this effect so early on! Im also worried about weight gain! Im not very active due to the ME (havent got lots of energy to spare)
Sorry if im asking too many questions,
hugs to all
T
x

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Hi,

I've just been changed to Mirtazapine 15mg, started on tuesday this week.

Not so sure about the anger thing but I have been sleeping better (part of the reason why the doc prescibed this med) but I have definitely been drowsy (or "dopey" as my boyfriend describes it) during the day.

On wednesday (1st day after taking tab before bed) I was sleeping on and off throughout the day, didn't move from the sofa! Felt guilty every time I fell asleep cos I knew I should have been up and doing something. I also feel like I'm being really slow. Even typing this is trickier than usual!!

Maybe the anger thing is just cos you do feel drowsy and your not resting/sleeping enough?! I know myself that when I am tired I get ratty and agitated. Just a thought!

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PS,

I'm worried about weight gain too cos I've put weight on since being on Citalopram and I know it can be a side effect of Mirtazapine too!! I haven't been motivated enough to go to the gym for over a month now but I'm aiming to try and go next week....

I'm trying not to think about it too much though and will just try to take care and watch what i eat.

Just remember that different people get different side effects so it might not happen to you!!!

[jo61]

I've been on it for years. Never experienced the anger. The daytime drowsiness stopped for me after a few weeks - great that it still helps me get to sleep after all this time. I did gain some weight at the start but it was an increase in appetite rather than anything else. I'm also on Lithium which increases weight. I go on the premise that I'd rather be a few pounds over and not depressed or anxious, than thin and miserable. Give it a few weeks and if you're still concerned go back to your doctor.

[ElizabethJane]

Hi there glad you found the forum Twinks. I have taken mirtazapine for a year and have recently come off it.It worked well with improving my low mood paranoia and sleeplessness. The lower doses seem to be more sedating but the excessive sleepiness during the day will wear off. I am afraid that I'm another person who has experienced severe weight gain about a stone and a half which I still need to shift. I also take combined meds lithium and prothiaden and these have not contributed to my weight gain. My psychiatrist has recently told me to keep track of my moods. You might find it helpful to write down how you feel from day to day and the show it to your doctor. I expect that you will be having a follow up appointment with him/her.