"i have been on mirtazipine for four years. it saved my life. i fall asleep within thirty minutes of taking the medication. i had anxiety with agoraphobia for five years, i can come and go as i please now. i am not able to lose weight, and i do have an appetite all the time it seems. give yourself time to get used to the medication, and make sure you are taking enough of it. i had to take 60 mg at one time, i am now down to 45. please do not drink alcohol, it will reverse the effects of the anti-anxiety, and alcohol is just not good for anxiety or depression ever. good luck!"