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You're lucky then. It's routinely given off-label to elderly people specifically as an orexigenic.

• heavyset_go 3y ago
  I'm genuinely asking what side effects to look out for, because I don't know.
  • hi-v-rocknroll 3y ago
    Anecdotally (since I'm only one person) it caused reduced muscle tone of the large intestine, slight elevation in BP, and weight gain. I tried 17 antidepressants by titrating on and off various ones for 25+ years. It's the only one that led to significant improvement for 3 years with reduced effect for years 4-9 but now I'm barely treading water with it. Skipping a single dose overnight feels exactly like an (alcohol) hangover. PSA: If some is prone to major depression - exercise, going outside regularly, and avoiding alcohol aren't vague suggestions doctors make casually, they're pretty close to life-saving.
    • heavyset_go 3y ago
      Thanks for the info. Yeah, nothing has ever challenged my willpower when it comes to diet like mirtazapine has. I've had to cut out sugar and other carbohydrates entirely because I just crave more while on the medication. One of the "good" things about it is that it lends well to combinations with other drugs if it's not working on its own. > PSA: If some is prone to major depression - exercise, going outside regularly, and avoiding alcohol aren't vague suggestions doctors make casually, they're pretty close to life-saving. Agreed, exercise has very much saved my life.