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Drug Name
Remeron (Mirtazapine)
Drug Uses
Remeron is used to treat depression. It can also be used for other diseases and other conditions, which are determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Use Remeron as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Remeron comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Remeron refilled.
Take Remeron by mouth with or without food.
Take Remeron in the evening before bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Improvement should be noticed within 1 to 4 weeks of taking Remeron.
Continue to take Remeron even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Remeron is a tetracyclic antidepressant. Remeron improves symptoms of depression, not as it has (that is, its principle of operation) to fully incomprehensible. But it is believed that it increases the activity of certain chemicals in the brain (noradrenalin, serotonin) activity which raises the patient's mood.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Remeron, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Remeron at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Remeron out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings / Precautions
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
anxiety; blurred vision; constipation; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; gas; increased sweating; increased urination; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach upset; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping; unusual skin sensations ; Weakness; yawning.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain; exaggerated reflexes; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; loss of coordination; new or worsening agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; persistent or severe ringing in the ears; persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping; significant weight loss; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or severe mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.
Possible side effects:
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
abnormal dreams; abnormal thinking; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flu symptoms; increased appetite; weakness; weight gain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); decreased ability to fight infection (fever, chills, sore throat); mental or mood changes; mouth sores; thoughts of hurting yourself; tremors; worsening of depression.
More Information
Remeron is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share them with others.
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