Too much daytime drowsiness

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Asked for Female, 21 Years

I started on mirtazapine 15mg day before yesterday. i took one tablet at night and had good sleep of around 10 hrs. but the next day i felt completely drowsy and didn't take it at night. i could sleep yesterday night too but kept waking up few times in between. should i continue taking 15mg everyday or take alternate days or maybe reduce my dosage?

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Dr. Vaddirohit

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Plz dont take on alternative days,see for 1week,if you still feel drowsy, plz review with your doctor

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Dr. Vikas Patel Psychiatrist 12 yrs exp Sabar Kantha Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vikas Patel

Psychiatrist 12 yrs exp Sabar Kantha

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What was the indication for starting mirtazapine? If you have consulted with psychiatrist than its ok. Usually starting dose is 7.5 mg for mirtazapine

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Please consult with your psychiatrist for dose adjustment or change of medication.

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