"loved this medication.  particularly loved the sedative side effect, because i had been unable to sleep more than an hour or two at a time, prior to taking mirtazapine.  the only drawback was that my appetite, and consequently my weight increased dramatically over time.  after taking it for 10 years i had to find a medication that would not make it so difficult to lose and maintain weight, but i have never found a medication that made me feel so good, relaxed, and able to sleep."