Is Mirtazapine right for me?

[sarahstrawberri]

In the past two years I've been on four different anti-depressants, but for one reason or another none of them have been right for me.
My GP didn't know what to do with me so she sent me off to a specialist who prescribed me Mirtazapine.
I really don't want to take this because of the associated weight gain, especially when I specifically asked for a medication that didn't have associated weight gain.
I have told my case manager about my concerns who talked to another specialist and all three are 'strongly encouraging' me to take it.
I've experienced weight gain as a side effect of other medications, and I'm scared that even two weeks on this medication will have a big impact on my weight.
This is really upsetting me and at the moment the idea of taking this medication is making me feel worse than my depression is.
Should I follow my instincts or just do what the doctors say?
I feel like no one is listening to my and my needs.

[Maca44]

I'm overweight and dieted on and off for years so can loose weight when I put my mind to it so just because you take this med there is no reason why you can't keep the weight level if you eat the right things. I have put on a few lb's while being on Mirt but the worry of putting on weight is nothing compared to the chronic depression and anxiety I have suffered over the last year or so.

No one can tell you to take it or not but is putting on a few lb's such a big price to pay ? it was a no brainier for me and I don't have any problems taking this drug to feel better I will loose the weight again especially now i'm feeling better but I'm in no rush to loose it my mental health is more important to me at this time so ask yourself what's more important to you.

I wish you well.

[MikePyle]

In the past two years I've been on four different anti-depressants, but for one reason or another none of them have been right for me.
My GP didn't know what to do with me so she sent me off to a specialist who prescribed me Mirtazapine.
I really don't want to take this because of the associated weight gain, especially when I specifically asked for a medication that didn't have associated weight gain.
I have told my case manager about my concerns who talked to another specialist and all three are 'strongly encouraging' me to take it.
I've experienced weight gain as a side effect of other medications, and I'm scared that even two weeks on this medication will have a big impact on my weight.
This is really upsetting me and at the moment the idea of taking this medication is making me feel worse than my depression is.
Should I follow my instincts or just do what the doctors say?
I feel like no one is listening to my and my needs.

Hi.
What is your diagnosis and what symptoms do you have?
Are you rather skinny or big boned?
Is agitation a problem?
What about insomnia?

What medication did you already try and what was your experience with it?