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What Causes Numbness In The Mouth After Taking Mirtazapine?
Question: I am always concerned that whatever medication the doctor puts me on mental health related or otherwise, I am worried I have to be concerned about the fact that It sends me to sleep after I have taken it which possibly then means I am not awake to take other medication, so I am potentially missing doses of medication. The fact that I worry about heavy side effects of the medication, when I go back to the doctor to review how I am getting on with it, I can't tell them much about how my mood is/any changes I have noticed in my mood.
About a week ago I complained that I was having difficulty in swalling my 45mg Mirtazapine. I was then told by the pharmacy that I need to put the tablet in my mouth and let it dissolve in the mouth slowly. I have been doing this for a week now and straight after I have taken it, my mouth goes, numb, is this normal? Also is it possible that because I have been taking it wrong for the best part of the first month I was on it that's why I don't feel it made any difference to my mood? Sorry to ask you a few things in one go.
About a week ago I complained that I was having difficulty in swalling my 45mg Mirtazapine. I was then told by the pharmacy that I need to put the tablet in my mouth and let it dissolve in the mouth slowly. I have been doing this for a week now and straight after I have taken it, my mouth goes, numb, is this normal? Also is it possible that because I have been taking it wrong for the best part of the first month I was on it that's why I don't feel it made any difference to my mood? Sorry to ask you a few things in one go.
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1. Yes, it is normal for the mouth to feel numb or for there to be an unusual taste after allowing the tablet to dissolve.
2. Yes -- the pill was not being absorbed correctly for the first month you were taking it, so the medication was not entering the body effectively, which explains in part why you didn't feel it was effective for your mood.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thank you for reaching out to me directly.
1. Yes, it is normal for the mouth to feel numb or for there to be an unusual taste after allowing the tablet to dissolve.
2. Yes -- the pill was not being absorbed correctly for the first month you were taking it, so the medication was not entering the body effectively, which explains in part why you didn't feel it was effective for your mood.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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