Switching but having strange allergy symptoms

[Mindprison]

Hiya folks

As some of you may know, i've been on Mirtazapine and Pregabalin for a while now. At my psychiatrist's recommendation i'm changing to Venlafaxine as the mirtazapine was causing sleep issues and stopped helping my depression.

I've been off them for 2 weeks now and haven't quite worked up the courage to take the venlafaxine yet, but that's another story.

What I was hoping to get answers for is this. I've all of a sudden started to get random patches of itchy rashes/red skin/bumps on different parts of my body and a large scaly looking lump near my right ankle. I'm aware that Mirtazapine is an antihistamine and I do suffer from hayfever and other allergies (though the mirtazapine lessened them to a large degree)

Is it possible that my withdrawal from Mirtazapine is causing these strange allergic reactions as my body is now running without an antihistamine?

I'll be making a doctor appointment on Monday to get it checked out as i've also been getting breathless, but was just wondering if anyone else has had this experience when trying to withdraw.

[Katiex]

Its so strange you should say this, I literally missed 1 tablet a few days ago so waited until the following evening to take it instead, so 48 hours later. I literally started with sinus problems and breathlessness almost immediately the day after missing it and my sinuses have been stuffy with a cotton wool feeling in my head and ears :/

[Mindprison]

Thanks for the reply Katie, sorry to hear you've had this too.

Saw the doctor today, it's all mirtazapine withdrawal symptoms with a mix of hayfever/dust allergies. Psoriasis patches too which means it's time for hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines!

Problem solved!