Common use
Mirtazapine belongs to a class of tetracyclic antidepressants. This medication is used primarily to treat depression. It can be also applied in other cases.
Take Remeron by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.
Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.
It may need time for the medicine to help.
Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.
Contraindication
Remeron should not be used by pregnant/nursing women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Mirtazapine.
The most common side effects are:
• quick and irregular pulse,
• tremor,
• anxiety,
• blurred vision,
• vomiting,
• fever,
• diarrhoeia, etc.
A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.
Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Missed dose
If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.
Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.
Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.
