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    Re: Hypnotic jerks

    Thank you for your reply. I use to get occasional ehs before the medication , but it’s just gone mad and very frequent.
    In the past I have reacted badly to anti depressants and just despair that I will ever find on that suits me.
    My side effects to mitrazapine seem to be quite rare..

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    Re: Hypnotic jerks

    Quote Originally Posted by pb View Post
    I use to get occasional ehs before the medication , but it’s just gone mad and very frequent.
    ADs can exacerbate pre existing conditions. Was your GP aware of the EHS and was it followed up? I don't know what the NHS position is on sleep studies, but if it is possible to see a sleep specialist then push your GP for a referral even if the queue extends from Lands End to John o'Groats.

    In the past I have reacted badly to anti depressants and just despair that I will ever find on that suits me.
    What have you tried, what were the reactions and how much were you taking when they occurred? Have you had/been offered therapy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pb View Post
    I have carried on with mitrazapine 15mg and feel a bit better, but have developed what I think is exploding head syndrome.Loud noises in head when going to sleep, this can happen up to 30 times a night.My sleep is now really affected. I'm going to gp on Wednesday, has anyone had this. Just not getting enough sleep now which makes me even more anxious.
    You can experience those loud bangs when in the hypnagogic and hypnopompic stages of sleep. Anxiety is known to make sleep phenomena worse and since antidepressants can increase anxiety you can see symptoms like this emerge. Those sleep stages are normal brain functioning and anyone can experience all sorts of strange sleep phenomena during them.
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    Re: Hypnotic jerks

    I have a phobia about my blood pressure - I had it taken in January and it was slightly high.
    I have continued with the mitrazapine 15mg, but today have be feeling slightly dizzy and am worried that the medication has lowered my bp to a dangerous level - can someone please help so scared.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pb View Post
    I have continued with the mitrazapine 15mg, but today have be feeling slightly dizzy and am worried that the medication has lowered my bp to a dangerous level - can someone please help so scared.
    Mirtazapine does not usually lower blood pressure. The most likely cause of the dizziness is anxiety. It is one of the most common symptoms.

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    Thank you for replying. I have tinnitus which gets worse at times and feelet this might be making me dizzy. I have GP appointment next week, so will try to keep taking the mirtazapine.

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    Re: Hypnotic jerks

    Really dizzy today and ears feel.full.
    Really scared , leaflet with mirtazapine can lower blood pressure. Why can't I control.my anxiety.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pb View Post
    Really scared , leaflet with mirtazapine can lower blood pressure. Why can't I control.my anxiety.
    It is unusual for mirtazapine to lower BP and even more so at only 15mg. If anything it may increase it a little.

    You could do what I do, ask the pharmacy to remove the product info from the box before handing it over.

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    Re: Hypnotic jerks

    Dizziness a bit better , but feeling unwell.
    Going to try to continue with mirtazapine as it is a low dose.
    GP appointment next Wednesday, so hopefully they will be able to help.
    Thank you for your replies , it really helps , especially as you have taken this AD.

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    Have stopped mitrazapine by taking 15mg every other day for 10 days and then stopping.This is with the approval of my gp as my restless legs with the medication was stopping me from sleeping.
    Have had no withdrawal symptoms and may try another anti depressant in the new year.
    Also weighed myself and have only put on 3 pounds .

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