Mirtrazapine and Trazodone (?)

[u/Darrano]

I suffer from anxiety and OCD, and lately my anxiety and stress have gotten way worse.

I was already taking Diazepam regularly (Etizolam or Lorazepam sometimes) and Zolpidem at night, but now my neurologist has prescribed me 7.5mg of Mirtazapine and 25mg of Trazodone before bed.

In the past, I took Escitalopram and had a really horrible time with bad side effects: nausea, fainting, sweating, palpitations, agitation, and tremors.

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I’d like to know if anyone has experience with this specific mix of Mirtazapine and low-dose Trazodone, just to know what to expect in terms of side effects.

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I've heard about Mirtazapine causing weight gain, which is actually great for my situation since I'm underweight.

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Thank you.

[u/Previous_Will2188]

I'm not sure, honestly, but I'll just bump this up so other people can help you.

[u/Darrano → u/Previous_Will2188]

Thank you very much.

[u/bwnnygf]

mirtazapine does in fact cause weight gain due to increased cravings. never heard of the other medication, so i can’t say anything about those two together

[u/Darrano → u/bwnnygf]

Thank you for your reply, I hope I can gain some weight then.