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    Condition: Depression
    5/27/2021 3:07:47 PM

    Reviewer: pk, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    made me sleepy first few weeks where i could barely stay awake but i got over it. it helped my constant stomach ache

    Condition: Depression
    5/17/2021 9:13:50 PM

    Reviewer: April , 35-44 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Only problem I had was weight gain. 50lbs. In a few months

    Condition: Depression
    5/15/2021 10:27:30 AM

    Reviewer: Elizabeth, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Mirtazapine 15mg has worked very well for my depression, have been on it about 1year, side effects , I have gained over 1stone which I can’t shift seems to be right around my middle , I have tried to reduce the dose but my depression returned very quickly , had to go back on them, has anyone come off mirtazapine successfully ? If so I would love to hear from you. I think mirtazapine is a great dru ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Depression
    4/21/2021 9:09:14 PM

    Reviewer: Janis, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Side effects for me was sleepy the first few days but besides that nothing.

    Condition: Depression
    2/27/2021 8:25:23 PM

    Reviewer: jack, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    only just started taking but felling good so far

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