Re: Starting on Mirtazipine and diary
Originally Posted by
Deedee33
Dry mouth. I knew that this was one of the side effects but it’s been quite bad on a morning so note to self - need to drink more fluids.
Sip, don't drink as the dry-mouth will continue even if you drink gallons. It isn't caused by dehydration. If it becomes a major issue there are products such as moisturising gels, mouth sprays, mouthwashes and toothpastes which can make a significant difference. Biotene is one popular international brand and there are probably some local ones too. Your chemist will be able to guide you on what's available.
So very hard to get up out of bed this morning - slept 12 hours and still feeling knackered.
Mirtazapine if pretty much only a powerful antihistamine, in fact more so than many of the meds sold as such and blocking histamine H1 receptors produces mostly sedation. Mirtazapine usually becomes less sedating as the dose increases and tolerance to the sedation may develop after a while.
Not sure whether sleeping too much is better than sleeping too little?
It might be just what you need atm.
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