Hi everyone.

I have been on Mirtazapine for about 3 months (15mg) which is augmented with Escitalopram (20mg). I have suffered with a really bad 'suicidal' depression.
The Mirt has really helped with my sleep - I went for approx. 6 weeks with very little and could hardly function.
I have recently tried to cut down the Mirt. by tapering (shaving off a small section) until it was 7.5mg.
What I hadn't expected was the awful side effects. I have been waking with severe stomach anxiety, crunching chest 'panics' and burning / pins and needles in my arms. In addition I have had bouts of uncontrollable crying.
My guess is that I have tried to come off the Mirt. too quickly and that the tapering process needs to be much longer.
Can anyone relate to this?

Best wishes

Mike