"during the early weeks, insomnia was a problem and dr was okay with me splitting the 30mg into 15mg morning and 15mg in the evening. weight gain is my big problem (up 2 sizes). this worried me, so even though this medicine made me feel so much better, i tried to switch to pristiq-bad move, anxiety went through the roof. back onto mirtazapine and after 6 months dropped to 15mg daily. i felt heaps better and after 6 more months quit again in order to get rid of the weight. another bad move. sure, i lost a few kilos and felt okay for 3 months until the original old stressor loomed and now here i am starting up again. 2wks at 15mg daily, then 2wks at 30mg, i&#039;m not feeling any benefit yet, very depressed and anxious, though getting more sleep."