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Mirstar 15mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction
Mirstar 15mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your depression.
Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in mouth, increased appetite, and headaches. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain; therefore, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Moreover, it is important to inform your doctor if you develop a sore throat or fever after taking this medicine.
Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in mouth, increased appetite, and headaches. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain; therefore, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Moreover, it is important to inform your doctor if you develop a sore throat or fever after taking this medicine.
Uses of Mirstar Tablet
Benefits of Mirstar Tablet
In Depression
Mirstar 15mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Mirstar 15mg Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
It can take several weeks for Mirstar 15mg Tablet to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
It can take several weeks for Mirstar 15mg Tablet to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Side effects of Mirstar Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mirstar
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased appetite
- Headache
- Weight gain
How to use Mirstar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mirstar Tablet works
Mirstar 15mg Tablet is an antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mirstar 15mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mirstar 15mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
The baby should be monitored for behavioral side effects and adequate growth.
The baby should be monitored for behavioral side effects and adequate growth.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mirstar 15mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mirstar 15mg Tablet can affect your concentration or alertness. This may impair your driving ability.
Mirstar 15mg Tablet can affect your concentration or alertness. This may impair your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mirstar 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Mirstar 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick Tips
- Mirstar 15mg Tablet starts to work more quickly than other antidepressants.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Mirstar 15mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Mirstar 15mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat or fever or stomatitis during treatment with Mirstar 15mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazinoazepine Tetracyclic
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Mirstar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Camopan
LIFE-THREATENING
Brand(s): Rasalect, Relgin, Rasipar
LIFE-THREATENING
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LIFE-THREATENING
Brand(s): Uli-Vin
LIFE-THREATENING
Patient Concerns
Do you have any questions related to Mirstar 15mg Tablet ?
FAQs
Q. Is Mirstar 15mg Tablet an SSRI/ MAOI/opiate/ narcotic/ benzo/tricyclic antidepressant?
Mirstar 15mg Tablet is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is not SSRI/ MAOI/opiate/narcotic
Q. Is Mirstar 15mg Tablet addictive?
No, Mirstar 15mg Tablet is not addictive. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Is Mirstar 15mg Tablet safe?
Mirstar 15mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can I take Mirstar 15mg Tablet forever?
No, patient should take Mirstar 15mg Tablet for the given duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can I take mirtazapine for sleep with citalopram?
No, Patient should not take mirtazapine with citalopram because it may cause serious side effects. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. Can you take Mirstar 15mg Tablet for sleep?
Mirstar 15mg Tablet is specifically used to treat major depressive disorder. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take mirtazapine with sertraline/ citalopram/ fluoxetine/ antibiotics/ zopiclone/ amitryptline/ tramadol/ diazepam/ ambien/ Xanax?
Taking other medicines may alter the effects of mirtazapine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q. Does Mirstar 15mg Tablet cause weight gain/memory loss/ insomnia/ make you eat more/ make you constipated?
Mirstar 15mg Tablet may cause these side effects. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms
Q. Does Mirstar 15mg Tablet treat anxiety/lower seizure threshold?
Mirstar 15mg Tablet may be used to treat anxiety but not to lower the seizure threshold. Care should be taken in patients with seizures
Q. Does Mirstar 15mg Tablet contain benzodiazepine?
No, it does not contain benzodiazepine.
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