Mirtazapine
Information about Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine uses
Mirtazapine is used in the treatment of depression.
How mirtazapine works
Mirtazapine increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Common side effects of mirtazapine
Sleepiness, Dry mouth, Increased appetite, Headache, Weight gain.
Available Medicine for Mirtazapine
Expert advice for Mirtazapine
- Do not start or continue the mirtazapine tablets if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mirtazapine or any of the other ingredients of mirtazapine medication; If you are taking or have taken monoamine-oxidase (MAO) inhibitor within last 14 days.
- Avoid taking mirtazapine, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of following disease conditions: liver or kidney disease, increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems (narrow-angle glaucoma), bipolar disorder (manic depression), fits (seizures or epilepsy), low blood pressure (hypotension), dizzy spells, high cholesterol or triglycerides, heart disease, chest pain (angina), a history of heart attack or stroke, or a history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts.
Frequently asked questions for Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
Q. Is mirtazapine an SSRI/ MAOI/opiate/ narcotic/ benzo/tricyclic antidepressant?
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is not SSRI/ MAOI/opiate/narcotic
Q. Is mirtazapine addictive?
No, mirtazapine is not addictive. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Is mirtazapine safe?
Mirtazapine is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor