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Mirtazapine

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Mirtazapine is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor which is a kind of antidepressant drug (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor

Brands

Remeron

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Tremor
Dizziness
Confusion
Increased appetite
Muscle pain
Weight gain
Back pain
Sleepiness
Aching muscles
Loss of strength
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Low blood pressure on standing
Akathisia

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What is remeron (mirtazapine)?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Mirtazapine?

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Is remeron (mirtazapine) a good Rx for anxiety?

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A 42-year old asked:

How long does mirtazapine take to start to work?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Is there any diffrance in mirtazapine and avanza?

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A 33-year old female asked:

what happens if i quit mirtazapine after 6 months?

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A 32-year old asked:

Sleepwalking on remeron--what to do to avoid this?

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A 41-year old asked:

What happens if i quit mirtazapine after 2 months?

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A 33-year old female asked:

what happendsif i quit mirtazapine after 2 months?

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A 32-year old asked:

Would it be acceptable to chew mirtazapine tablets?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is it possible to take mirtazapine through the day?

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A 22-year old male asked:

How long does it take my drug mirtazapine to expire?

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A 62-year old asked:

what is the drug mirtazapine 15mg and does it cause swelling?

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A 22-year old female asked about a 22-year old male:

Will my friend die if he took a whole bottle of mirtazapine with a few drinks?

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A 37-year old female asked:

I stopped mirtazapine over a month ago and have lost weight. Is this possible?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can you please explain how I can come off mirtazapine and how long does it stay in my system?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Could it be mirtazapine that is causing my skin to crawl and itch and cause sores where I've itched?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in March. Does that seem abnormal. I had gained 20 lbs while on it.

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A 37-year old female asked:

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in March. Does that seem abnormal. I had gained 30 lbs while on it.

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A 29-year old male asked:

Can mirtazapine be taken in the day and night ie small dose at nigh to assist sleep, and a higher dose in the day for anxiety?

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A 22-year old male asked:

I am thinking of reducing my Mirtazapine dosage but I'm worried about symptoms returning. How soon would symptoms return once the tablet is stopped?

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A member asked about a 33-year old male:

My husband just started taking mirtazapine for anxiety.He has been extremely agitated and has slept almost constantly since he started taking.Normal?

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A 19-year old male asked:

I came off Mirtazapine over a week ago. I am depressed again and want to get back on them. Will they work immediately since it's only been that long?

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A 35-year old male asked:

What steps can I expect my doctor to do when stoping Mirtazapine from 30mg. I feel dropping 15mg might be too much for me. Any suggestions on a slower?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Tappering mirtazapine 30mg.I took Remeron (mirtazapine) Soltab 30mg. for 4 months,3 days ago I changed to Mirtazapine 30mg.I want to ask you how can I tapper safely?

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A 40-year old male asked:

I used Wellbutrin150mg for 2month only and want to switch to Remeron (mirtazapine)15mg,How to do that correctl?Note that I used Remeron (mirtazapine) 2week only before and stopped it,and other 2week in other time and stopped it.

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A 39-year old asked:

Mirtazapine side effects?

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Side effects of taking mirtazapine?

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Escitalopram and mirtazapine dilemma, what to do?

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Is mirtazapine and amisulpride a good combination?

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