IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
medication is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using Remeron.
REMERON DESCRIPTION: MIRTAZAPINE ORAL (mer-TAZE-uh-peen)
COMMON REMERON BRAND NAME(S): Remeron
What is Remeron
Remeron is a
medication used to treat depression.
How to Take Remeron
Take Remeron by mouth as directed at bedtime. Do not increase your dose or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.
Remeron Side Effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth and constipation, ankle swelling or unusual dreams or thoughts may occur. If these symptoms continue or become severe, inform your doctor. Standing up slowly may help prevent dizziness from occurring. Notify your doctor if you develop any flu-like symptoms (sore throat, fever, chills, weakness, muscle aches, or mouth sores) or chest pain while taking this. Though unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking
Remeron. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives or itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Remeron Precautions
Before taking
Remeron, tell your doctor if you have any heart disease, low blood pressure, chest pain, kidney disease, liver disease, seizures, stroke or any allergies. It is recommended to limit the intake of alcoholic beverages while taking
Remeron since drowsiness will be increased. Use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness.
Remeron should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if
Remeron is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. The elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of
Remeron. Use with caution.
Remeron
Medication Interactions
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly other psychiatric medicine (e.g., phenothiazines) or antidepressants especially MAO inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, furazolidone, selegiline) or high blood pressure
medications including water pills, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication, sedatives, tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) or muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Remeron Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include disorientation, sluggishness, drowsiness or deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
Remeron Notes
Although you may notice improvement in your condition over 1 to 4 weeks, continue taking
Remeron as directed and keep all doctor appointments.
Remeron Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Remeron Storage
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from moisture and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep out of the reach of children.
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