What is mirtazapine?
Mirtazapine (generic Remeron) is a prescription drug used to treat depression in adults.
Patients under the age of 18 should not generally take mirtazapine. While effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, mirtazapine has been shown in rare cases to increase suicidal thoughts and actions in patients under the age of 24. Patients should only begin escitalopram under the supervision of their provider. If you are feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text them at 741741, or dial 911.
What are common side effects of mirtazapine?
While adverse reactions to mirtazapine are rare, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including drowsiness, weight gain, increased appetite, and dizziness.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur. If you are concerned that mirtazapine is causing you to experience any number of side effects, please contact your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking mirtazapine, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
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Mirtazapine is a prescription medication used to treat depression. As an antidepressant, it is particularly effective in treating major depressive disorder - a condition characterized by persistently depressed mood and loss of interest in daily activities. The CDC estimates that nearly 19 percent of the American population experiences some symptoms of depression over the course of a year.
Mirtazpine is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Major depressive disorder is characterized by a persistently depressed mood and a loss of interest in everyday activities and hobbies. Major depressive order is caused by many factors, including biological, physiological, and social stress. The condition can manifest itself in a range of side effects, from insomnia to an inability to concentrate.
It is an antidepressant medication that works by restoring the proper levels of neurotransmitters - chemicals that tell the brain how to feel - in your body. Unlike many commonly prescribed antidepressant medications, mirtazapine is not an SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Instead, it’s what’s known as a tetracyclic antidepressant. These medications increase the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine - the neurotransmitters that make your feel happy - in your brain.
While mirtazapine is associated with some common side effects, it is important to remember that your doctor prescribed the drug because its ability to keep alleviate your symptoms of depression outweigh any adverse side effects if may cause.
Common side effects, however, may include: Drowsiness Increased appetite Weight gain Dizziness Rare but serious side effects may include:
Hypersensitivity Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count) Serotonin Syndrome Angle-Closure Glaucoma QT Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes Increased Appetite and Weight Gain Somnolence Activation of Mania or Hypomania Seizures Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides Hyponatremia (see Warnings and Precautions) Transaminase Elevations Discontinuation Syndrome
If you are experiencing any of these side effects or symptoms, contact your doctor right away.
As with most antidepressants, mirtazapine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in young adult patients. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or dial 911.
This is not a complete list of mirtazapine side effects. To learn more about the side effects you may experience, visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed page for mirtazapine.
Depression is a complex condition caused by myriad factors - ranging from chemical imbalances in the brain to traumatic events in peoples’ lives. Like most antidepressants, it takes some time after beginning mirtazapine for you to feel better. According to Britain’s National Health Service, it may take 4 to 6 weeks before you start feeling better.
As you begin mirtazapine, your doctor will likely prescribe you a once-daily, 15 mg dose to be taken right before you go to bed. Depending on your response to this initial dose, your doctor may increase your daily dose up to a maximum of 45 mg. All dosing increases should be administered in intervals greater than 2 weeks to allow sufficient time to assess your response.
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