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What Causes Pain Like Sensation In Limbs While On Mirtazapine?
Question: I have been prescribed mirtazapine 15mgs nocte by my GP. I am already on pramipexole er 0.375 mgs nightly by the same gp. I had no problems with taking the pramepexole on its own, but on the first and last two nights of taking the two meds together, I have had unbearable sensations through my body and limbs far worse than RSL. tonight, I have not taken the mirtazapine, and have not had anything untoward at all.
Could this be an adverse reaction to the two drugs together ??, or too me being allergic to the mirtazine >
I look forward to your reply.
Could this be an adverse reaction to the two drugs together ??, or too me being allergic to the mirtazine >
I look forward to your reply.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is likely an adverse reaction to mirtazapine. Sometimes mirtazapine can cause akathisia, which is the sensation you describe. This is likely not an interaction but an adverse reaction to mirtazapine itself. I recommend finding an alternative to mirtazapine, such as trazodone.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is likely an adverse reaction to mirtazapine. Sometimes mirtazapine can cause akathisia, which is the sensation you describe. This is likely not an interaction but an adverse reaction to mirtazapine itself. I recommend finding an alternative to mirtazapine, such as trazodone.
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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