The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that using Remeron is safe or appropriate for you.
Brand Name: Remeron, Remeron SolTab
Generic Name: mirtazapine
What is Remeron used for? Remeron is in a class of antidepressant drugs
used to relieve symptoms of depression.
FDA Warnings for Remeron: The FDA issued a public health alert for
Remeron in March 2004 warning that this antidepressant can lead to deeper
depression and suicide. The FDA recommends that health care providers warn
patients, their families and their caregivers to be alert for agitation,
irritability, suicide and worsening depression while using Remeron. The FDA also
recommends that health care providers closely monitor adult and children treated
with mirtazapine for worsening of depression or suicidal tendencies, especially
at the beginning of therapy or when the dose either increases or decreases.
The FDA issued a Public Health Advisory in October 2003 about increased reports
of suicidal thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Remeron. The FDA urges that Remeron be used with caution in children.
Parents of children using Remeron should consult the prescribing physician
immediately to discuss the suicide risks involved in taking Remeron.
It should be noted that the safety and effectiveness of Remeron in pediatric
patients has not been established. In clinical trials, only Prozac (fluoxetine)
has been found effective for children.
General Remeron Precautions:
_ Remeron may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid driving,
operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
_ Rise slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position to prevent dizziness
or possible falls.
_ Do not take Remeron if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
within the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if combined with
MAO inhibitors.
_ It is not known whether Remeron will harm an unborn baby or a nursing baby.
_ Mirtazapine may impair judgment, thinking, or motor skills. Patients using
Remeron should exercise caution until they have adapted to therapy.
_ If you skip the missed dose and take only the next one as directed. Do not
take a double dose of mirtazapine. Overdose is possible.
Remeron can cause serious side effects. Only you can decide if Remeron is the
best means of treating depression symptoms. It is important for people currently
taking Remeron to discuss side effect concerns with their physician. You are
more likely to experience side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness,
unsteadiness, feeling uncoordinated, and low blood pressure if over the age of
60.
Remeron Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Flu-like symptoms.
_ Sores in mouth or nose.
_ Dizziness.
_ Weakness.
_ Chills or fever.
_ Nausea.
_ Tremors.
_ Increase in appetite or weight.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Constipation.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience: An allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or
tongue; or hives). Stop taking Remeron and contact your doctor immediately or
seek emergency medical treatment if you also experience a fast or irregular
heartbeat, high blood pressure (blurred vision, headache), low blood pressure
(dizziness, weakness), chills or fever. Contact your doctor if you experience
yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, a sore throat
or sores in the mouth or nose.
Symptoms of overdose may include: Symptoms of a Remeron overdose include
confusion, drowsiness, poor memory and a fast heartbeat.
Before taking Remeron, tell your doctor if you have or have had:
_ Seizures.
_ Liver disease.
_ Kidney disease.
_ Heart disease.
_ High or low blood pressure.
_ A heart attack in the last six weeks.
_ A manic-depressive disorder.
_ Blood problems.
_ Suicidal thoughts.
What should I avoid while taking Remeron?
_ Use alcohol cautiously while taking Remeron. Alcohol may increase drowsiness
and dizziness.
What other drugs will affect Remeron? Remeron can increase the effects of
other drugs that cause drowsiness, including alcohol, other antidepressants,
antihistamines, anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, pain relievers and
sedatives. If taking Remeron, talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking
any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Do not take mirtazapine with
other prescription, over-the-counter medicines or natural supplements without
your doctor’s approval.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Remeron information
and side effects before deciding to take Remeron. Consult your healthcare
professional before using mirtazapine.
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*This antidepressant drug information does not endorse Remeron, diagnose
patients or recommend therapy. The information contained herein is not intended
to cover all possible warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Remeron. If you have questions about the
drugs you are taking, check with your health care provider or pharmacist. The
information provided should not be construed to indicate that Remeron is safe,
effective or appropriate.
Do not stop taking Remeron without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may
need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping Remeron completely. Suddenly
stopping mirtazapine may cause unpleasant and potentially serious side effects.
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