Originally Posted by
ElizabethJane
Dear oliverb I was prescribed mirtazapine in 2007 and was taking it last year in 2008. I started on 15mg and eventually went up to 30mg. This drug is very sedating in the lower doses as well as being very sedating in the first couple of weeks when taking it. I would definitely go back to see your GP as your sleepiness does seem excessive. I remember going to sleep in the afternoon but it was a drugged sleep as you describe. This wore off after a few weeks and the anti depressant qualities of the drug were good. I came off it because I was putting on too much weight. 7.5mg is probably not a therapeutic dose but I have heard of people getting used to the drug gradually. I hope it works out for ypou.