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Trying To Come Off Mitzapine. What To Do?
Question: Hi trying to come off mitzapine on 30 Mgs for only a month. What should I do
Brief Answer:
slow tapering is ideal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query
In GAD, tapering of mirtazapine need to be done very slowly, provided you have taken for a reasonable period (usually 2-3 years). And provided you had employed some alternative means of non-pharmacological treatment like relaxation therapy or CBT.
Or else, chances of relapse is high
Usually, slower is the taper of mirtazapine, lesser is the chance of relapse. A rough guide is to taper, may be 5 mg every month
Hope this helps.
slow tapering is ideal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query
In GAD, tapering of mirtazapine need to be done very slowly, provided you have taken for a reasonable period (usually 2-3 years). And provided you had employed some alternative means of non-pharmacological treatment like relaxation therapy or CBT.
Or else, chances of relapse is high
Usually, slower is the taper of mirtazapine, lesser is the chance of relapse. A rough guide is to taper, may be 5 mg every month
Hope this helps.
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