Mirtazapine is a medicine approved for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works, describes some of its potential side effects, and offers information for those taking the medication.
Common side effects of mirtazapine include dry mouth, drowsiness, and an increased appetite. This eMedTV Web page also lists rare side effects seen with the drug, as well as potentially serious problems that should be reported to your physician.
What is mirtazapine used for? The medication is used in the treatment of depression in adults. As this eMedTV segment explains, it can also be used to treat certain kinds of tremors. Mirtazapine has not been approved for use in children.
The recommended starting dose of mirtazapine for depression is 15 mg a day. This eMedTV resource covers mirtazapine dosing guidelines that your healthcare provider will follow to determine your dosage and also offers tips on taking the drug.
As this portion of the eMedTV archives explains, there are potential drug interactions with mirtazapine that can occur with alcohol, MAOIs, or benzodiazepines. This page also explains the potentially dangerous problems these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV segment examines several precautions and warnings with mirtazapine, including the risk of low blood pressure, potential drug interactions, and the danger of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also lists who should avoid the drug.
There are several situations where it may not be safe to take mirtazapine, and pregnancy is one of them. This eMedTV segment explains that the FDA has classified the drug as a pregnancy Category C medicine based on the results of animal studies.
This portion of the eMedTV library discusses why people should avoid taking mirtazapine and alcohol together. This article also explains what healthcare providers recommend to those people who choose to drink alcohol while taking the medication.
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