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Remeron 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

Generic Drug

Mirtazapine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Low blood pressure on standing
Akathisia

Treats

Clinical depression
Condition

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A 50-year old asked:

What is remeron (mirtazapine)?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is remeron (mirtazapine) a good Rx for anxiety?

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A 32-year old asked:

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

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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 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 32-year old asked:

How can I make remeron (mirtazapine) withdrawal better?

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A 47-year old asked:

Are the side effects of remeron (mirtazapine) a big problem?

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A 30-year old asked:

How to best manage the side effects of remeron (mirtazapine)?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can I go into a medical detox facility to get off Remeron (mirtazapine)?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can I take remeron (mirtazapine) for insomnia as need and not on daily basis?

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A 44-year old asked:

Remeron (mirtazapine) meds bad side effects on sister. afraid of me and meds now.?

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A 37-year old asked:

Do the side effects of remeron (mirtazapine) ever go away if you've switched to another drug?

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A member asked:

Is there any evidence that 50 mg Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) with 30 mg Remeron is more effective for depression than just 30 mg Remeron alone?

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A 39-year old female asked:

I take 15 mg remeron (mirtazapine) for insomnia for one week and a half. I slept great,but the last 2 nights I couldn't sleep at wall. why?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Is there an interaction between lyrica (pregabalin) and remeron? Was taking lyrica (pregabalin) and given remeron. Feel like a zombie and can't snap out of it.

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A 32-year old female asked:

Thryoid levels "normal" having hyper symptoms. best medication for anxiety and sleep? (not depressed) currently taking remeron, (mirtazapine) not sure it is working

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A 42-year old asked:

How to manage side effects of a remeron (mirtazapine) overdose?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is it a good idea to use remeron instead of zoloft (sertraline)?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can Remeron (mirtazapine) cause memory loss and confusion in the elderly?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Are there any interactions between Wellbutrin (bupropion) XL and Remeron?

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A 59-year old male asked:

Taking remeron (mirtazapine) 7.5 and stopped abruptly what withdrawal symptoms can I expect?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Does incidence of weight gain increase or decrease as Remeron (mirtazapine) dosage is increased?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Ok since i been put on remeron (mirtazapine) i gained 70 pounds !!!! will this drug cause this massive weight gain?

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A 23-year old male asked:

My doctor prescribed me a 1/2 tab. Once daily Mirtazapine (remeron) in emergency cases of physiologic distress for 3 days max. Could this help me?

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A 54-year old female asked:

I started Remeron (mirtazapine) 7.5 mg 10 days ago and cut Klonopin from 1.0 to .5. I am very tired and nausaus. Which could be still causing this?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Is remeron (mirtazapine) 30 mg tablet and voltaren 75 mg tablet safe to take together. I haven't took a voltaren since 5 hours ago.

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A 32-year old female asked:

Remeron (mirtazapine) 1wk@15mg, 1wk@30mg, 3d@15=insomnia x3d?! I was only on higher dose 1wk. on med for 2, why sudden mod/sevr dc effects? (Going bk to 30 per dr

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A 34-year old male asked:

I am taking Remeron 30mg but not helping much. Doc wants to stop Remeron and start Paxil (paroxetine). Won't I expirience withdrawal from Remeron if I just stop it?

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