Because of its sedative effect, some researchers started to investigate mirtazapine as a way to try to improve sleep
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How it works
Summary Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that doctors prescribe to treat depression
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Side Effects
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Medical experts believe mirtazapine works by balancing chemicals in the brain (such as serotonin and noradrenaline) that are thought to affect mood and emotions
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking mirtazapine: Less common Initial dose: 15 mg orally once a day at bedtime
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The most common side effects of mirtazapine include drowsiness, dry mouth, weight gain, increased appetite, increased cholesterol and triglycerides, dizziness, constipation, confusion, and abnormal dreams
Who can and cannot take it
You can take mirtazapine with or without food
Generic mirtazapine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, unusual risk-taking behavior, feelings of extreme happiness or sadness, being more talkative than usual; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or Mechanism of Action
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Take this medication exactly as prescribed and discuss with your doctor before starting any other medication (prescribed or over the counter) while on mirtazapine, as adverse effects can occur
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Specific Populations Pregnancy
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Mirtazapine is used to treat depression
Do not use mirtazapine with buspirone (Buspar®), fentanyl (Abstral®, Duragesic®), lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), tryptophan, St