Drug combination

[Tinkerpuss]

I have suffered from depression on and of for many years - I am 55. Over a 18 months ago I became ill again and was prescribed Mirtazapine plus Citalopram and this combination worked well for me. I did not miss a single day's work for a year.

2 months ago I became quite depressed again and my psychiatrist increased the Citalopram from 10mg to 20mg in the morning plus taking 45mg of Mirtazapine at night. I had hoped that this would help but i feel I have been getting more depressed and have days when I feel I just want to go to sleep and not wake up. I have been off work for 6 weeks and this is distressing me.

Does anyone know if this is a common side effect of this combination of drugs?
I am afraid to tell the doctor as I have been hospitalised many times in the past and do not want to go down this route again but I just want my life back and am worried about losing my job.

[Mamyalynne]

I understand your reluctance but if the current combination is not working, please go back as it may need to be tweaked, am sure they will not suddenly hospitalise you.
I am on Citalopram , but only that so cannot help re the mixture, do come back and tell us how you get along.

mamya

[Tinkerpuss]

Thanks mamyalynne. I am due to see the doc this week and will try to be up-front about my feelings. I am just disappointed that after feeling so well that my mood has crashed so badly again.
I will let you know how I get on.

[Mamyalynne]

Please do sweetheart, never be afraid to be upfront, we all need help.Speak soon.

M♥

[anneasquith]

hi tiger, i cant answer your question, best talk openly to gp, as mamy advises,and let us know how things go , best wishes anne.