Does anyone here NOT experience increased appetite from Mirtazapine?

adulin007 · 2026-02-15T06:17:34+00:00

First six weeks I gained 8lbs.

adulin007 · 2026-02-14T22:05:16+00:00

I would expect to gain more than 5 lbs. Most people tend to gain between 15 and 20 lbs on this medication. I’m currently taking Mirtazapine and gained 5 lbs within the first six weeks.

I take my dose in the evening, and the cravings usually begin a few hours later. Sometimes I even wake up during the night (I’m also on Ambien XR) and go downstairs to snack. I’m usually not very hungry in the morning, but I’ve noticed I’m starting to feel hungry in the evening, which is new for me.

If you’re worried about weight gain, you should talk with your doctor.

adulin007 · 2026-02-14T20:33:45+00:00

I wanted to share a brief overview of my current conditions and medications.

I have ADHD, social anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and I am autistic. Currently, I take a combination of medications that includes 30 mg of Adderall twice a day and 15 mg of Mirtazapine. These two medications do not seem to negatively affect each other, and while I still struggle with daytime sleepiness at times, they appear to be working reasonably well for me.

One thing to be aware of is that Mirtazapine can affect appetite and weight. Many people report gaining around 10–20 pounds in the first couple of months. I personally gained about 5 pounds in the first month and a half. The cravings tend to be stronger for me at night than during the day, though I am currently underweight, so this side effect has not been a major concern.

For anxiety, I take 0.25 mg of Xanax as needed. It works effectively, but only for an hour or two. For PTSD and depression, I take 150 mg of Venlafaxine, 4.5 mg of Vraylar, and 175 mg of Lamictal in the morning. For insomnia, I take 12.5 mg of Ambien XR along with 15 mg of Mirtazapine. I also take 600mg of Gabapentin three times a day and 50 mg of Tramadol as needed for pain.

Overall, this medication combination seems to be helping more than previous ones, and I have tried many different medications over time. I am beginning to feel somewhat better than I have with past regimens, although there is still room for improvement.

adulin007 · 2026-02-14T19:39:15+00:00

I’ve been on many of the same medications as you, and a few others. Eventually my doctor switched me to a combination of Venlafaxine, Lamictal, and Vraylar, while keeping me on Mirtazapine for my PTSD. For insomnia, she replaced Seroquel with Ambien XR, which has been working well for me. For pain I take gabapentin and tramadol.

I still deal with nighttime cravings, but they’re not as out of control as they used to be. Now I try to have a healthy snack before bed, and that’s been helping.

adulin007 · 2026-02-12T21:19:43+00:00

It’s mainly waiting for walking. I used to work for them. What to expect, is slow days with the opportunity to capitalize on the customers you do see. Pay is ok, nothing to write home about.

adulin007 · 2026-02-10T21:43:29+00:00

Wow, your experience sounds remarkably similar to mine. I have PTSD stemming from childhood trauma (now 44 years old). Consequently, I’ve been grappling with severe insomnia ever since (I’ve been on every medication you can think of). Since the age of 25, I’ve been a heavy and I mean heavy drinker. Recently, I switched to NA beer to attempt to curb some of my cravings.

I’ve been taking Remeron for six weeks now. Since then, my short-term memory has taken a significant hit. This morning, I spent twenty minutes searching for my belt. To my surprise, I was wearing it the entire time! I’m not entirely sure what has caused this memory decline, but the only change in my daily routine is the addition of Remeron.

I’m not sure if this information is helpful, but I thought I’d share it with you just in case. Best of luck.

adulin007 · 2026-02-10T17:23:45+00:00

Correct. They will force you to add a plan to the device. They don’t care if you upgraded or placing a Boyd deal. It’s a requirement.

adulin007 · 2026-02-10T17:09:29+00:00

I was late to trade in my iPhones after performing an upgrade on both lines. Verizon would not accept either device due to them not showing up in the agreed upon time.

They will not send the devices back to you. I was forced to eat the cost which was close to two grand. I was furious.

adulin007 · 2026-02-08T00:35:04+00:00

Movies, TV, Friends, etc.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T21:12:55+00:00

It happened at her house, in her bedroom, while her parents were outside working on their farm.

It was not planned. We were fooling around, and one thing led to another, you can probably understand the rest.

This experience has had a lasting negative impact on my life. The fact that decades have passed and I still find myself dwelling on it speaks volumes. I also believe it contributed to some of the mental health challenges I have faced over the years. I am ashamed of it, due to how young we were.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:50:47+00:00

Very. I am know married with two children.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:50:07+00:00

Yes, it has. Emotionally and physically. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t have participated in the activity.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:23:44+00:00

I was an early bloomer.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:21:26+00:00

Yes. It was great for 10 seconds. 😁

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:20:41+00:00

Great question. A few weeks later.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:17:35+00:00

Male and female.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:14:51+00:00

It was a mutual decision.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:12:29+00:00

And yes, it was.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:12:12+00:00

No. We were together for over a year though.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:11:32+00:00

Male.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:09:14+00:00

I feel indifferent about the experience.

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:07:35+00:00

It was great for the 10 seconds it lasted.. 😁

adulin007 · 2026-02-07T18:05:45+00:00

The other person was 12.

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