Hi,

has anyone on here been prescribed mirtazapine ? Here's why i'm asking:

as I explained in another post i've had symptoms (vague feelings in lower legs & extreme fatigue) for a couple of years & have been through various tests which didn't result in any diagnosis. I've then suggested PN to my doc as i've worked with certain chemicals for awhile & that is now, hopefully, been explored by a referral to a neurologist. The fatigue eventually pushed me into a depression.

So, here's the nub of this: the docs prescribed 2 different anti-dp's incorrectly (I have Right Bundle Branch Block) & eventually the doc said one of the only ones he knew of that wasn't flagged for not being ideal for folks with RBBB is mirtazapine & he's prescribed that. I haven't started taking it yet as I decided to do some research & i've found that weight gain is a common side effect for one thing & i'm already slightly overweight & really don't want to risk increasing the chances of diabetes. Also, as they still haven't fully confirmed whether my PN is down to chemical exposure it could also be down to early symptoms of problems with kidney / liver & mirtazapine isn't recommended for folks with that either.

I feel low in the am but it tends to improve slightly through the day.

It seems to me that the docs are prescribing anti-dp's without fully considering my complete history or being careful not to complicate the process of diagnosing / treating the PN. I've also for example read that if one is diagnosed with PN certain anti-dp's could be prescribed as part of that & they're different ones than mirtazapine - seems problematic to keep changing the meds. One thing i'm thinking is should I try to wait until i've seen the neurologist at least ?

any thoughts would be appreciated.