Remeron (Mirtazapine) is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is thought to increase the activity of norepinephrine and serotonin which help to elevate mood. This medication is often chosen for patients experiencing insomnia or significant weight loss due to its strong sedative and appetite-stimulating effects.
Manufacture: Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.
Generic Name: Mirtazapine
Brand Name: Remeron
This medication is not meant for treatment without a specialist's intervention.
Common Use:
Remeron (Mirtazapine) is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is thought to increase the activity of norepinephrine and serotonin which help to elevate mood.
Remeron is used to treat major depressive disorder.
Before taking Remeron
You should not take Remeron if you are allergic to Mirtazapine or if you are also taking Tryptophan (sometimes called L-tryptophan).
Do not use Remeron if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as Furazolidone (Furoxone), Isocarboxazid (Marplan), Phenelzine (Nardil), Rasagiline (Azilect), Selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or Tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use Remeron before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
To make sure you can safely take Remeron, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- liver or kidney disease;
- bipolar disorder (manic depression);
- seizures or epilepsy;
- low blood pressure or dizzy spells;
- high cholesterol or triglycerides;
- heart disease, including angina (chest pain);
- a history of heart attack or stroke; or
- a history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts.
How should I take Remeron?
Take Remeron exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Remeron is usually taken once a day at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you have remembered. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek medical attention urgently.
Overdose symptoms may include confusion, memory problems, drowsiness, and fast heart rate.
All the information given above is a summary. You should visit your doctor to get more information about this medicine. Do not share Remeron with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Do not store the medication with an end term of its storage.
