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Mirtazapine (Generic Remeron)Product: Generic RemeronDrug Name: Mirtazapine Category: Antidepressants >> NaSSAs Packaging Type: Strip of 10 x 15mg Tablets of 10 x 30mg Tablets Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceuticals
What Is Mirtazapine Used For? Mirtazapine is Generic Remeron. Mirtazapine is prescribed for the treatment of major depression. Mirtazapine is thought to work by adjusting the balance of the brain's natural chemical messengers, especially norepinephrine and serotonin. How To Take Mirtazapine The recommended starting dose for Mirtazapine is 15 mg/day, administered in a single dose, preferably in the evening prior to sleep. Patients not responding to the initial 15mg dose may benefit from dose increases up to a maximum of 45 mg/day. Check with your doctor to see your recommended dosage. Side Effects of Mirtazapine Side effects of Mirtazapine cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Mirtazapine. More common side effects may include: Abnormal dreams and thinking, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, "flu-like" symptoms, increased appetite, sleepiness, weakness, weight gain. Less common side effects may include back pain, confusion, difficult or labored breathing, fluid retention, frequent urination, muscle pain, nausea, swelling of ankles or hands, tremors. Precautions When Taking Mirtazapine Serious, sometimes fatal reactions have been known to occur when drugs such as Mirtazapine are taken in combination with other drugs known as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate. Never take Mirtazapine with one of these drugs or within 14 days of discontinuing therapy with one of them; and allow at least 14 days between stopping Mirtazapine and starting an MAO inhibitor. If you develop "flu-like" symptoms, a sore throat, chills or fever, mouth sores, or any other signs of infection, call your doctor; these symptoms may signal a serious underlying condition. Mirtazapine tends to raise cholesterol levels in some people. If you have a cholesterol problem, be sure to mention it to your doctor before starting therapy with Mirtazapine. Mirtazapine should be used with caution if you have active liver or kidney disease, or heart or blood pressure problems. Also be sure to tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, mania (extremely high spirits), hypomania (mild excitability), drug use, or any other physical or emotional problems. While first taking this medication you may feel dizzy or light-headed, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position. If getting up slowly doesn't help, or if this problem continues, notify your doctor. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Mirtazapine with tranquilizers such as Valium, Xanax, and Ativan. |
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