Re: Mirtazapine, diazepam and propranolol concurrent use
Originally Posted by
PWO_Nathan
I am on 30MG mirt since 2013, 2mg Diazepam and I've just been prescribed 40MG propranolol.
I am concerned my medication is continuing to grow and looking for any experiences of anyone taking all 3 at the same time?
So the propranolol is being added because the mirtazapine and diazepam are no longer adequately controlling your anxiety disorder, Nathan? Was any thought given to increasing the mirtazapine dose instead of adding the propranolol?
What is your diagnosis, how long have you had it and was mirtazapine the first AD you were prescribed, or have you been on others before it? If so what have you previously taken, at what maximum dose and why was it discontinued?
Apparently its safe and I have *some* trust in my Dr but I'm genuinely worried about introducing another medicine into my system. More so one that changes heart function / rate..
It's safe in it is unlikely to do you any physical harm, but whether what you're taking is the best option is another matter. Imho, poly-pharmacy, the throwing of more and more meds into the mix in the hope of striking some magic combination that solves all problems is a growing curse. If a med is not doing what it is being taken for then what is the point of continuing to take it? Plus, one of the meds you're on is probably undoing whatever good the other might be doing.
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