Mirtazapine for hot flushes/night sweats - weight gain

Yes they make you very sleepy.

I didn't get on with them at all and eventually tapered off them.

Some antidepressants are not as sedating. 

Some cause a little weight gain but not as much as Mirtazapine. 

Dr never tell you how much weight Mirtazapine can put on you..

A discussion with your GP would be good.

Good luck x

I've just been prescribed this but only half a 15mg tablet as and when needed to help with my insomnia. I know it is an anti depressant but I didnt want to go back on them. I've only had one dose but still feel a little off today. Will see how it goes. Good to see how others have been affected x

I’m not on the same drug as you now but I put on a lot of weight with chemo, I didn’t eat any more, often the opposite or I picked at things but I put on 2st! When I started chemo I didn’t have enough body fat at 8st 10 but by the end I had enough for a diep, I grew my own boob on chemo!! I went up to 10st 10, it’s gradually starting to come off. I needed to gain a bit but I was surprised I put on so much, my breast consultant said it was common that BC patients put on weight with treatment. I’m not suggesting a change might help in your instance but just sharing my weight gain experience x

I don't take it myself, but thought I'd mention that lots of women take venlafaxine for hot flushes - it's apparently very effective, and totally safe/compatable for those of us with hormone-sensitive cancers.

It seems to have fewer side effects than mirtazapine, but does need to be weaned off very slowly when stopping it.

Ask your GP or onc about it?

He's when I speak to him on the 16th I plan to ask for an alternative. 

I did welcome the sleep that Mirtazapine gave me during chemo but definitely need something else now.

I also think it's caused my swollen ankles too.