Drug Interactions With Mirtazapine (Cont.)

Interactions With Mirtazapine Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when mirtazapine is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Alcohol
People are generally advised not to drink alcohol while taking mirtazapine. Combining the two may cause unwanted side effects (see Mirtazapine and Alcohol).
 
Benzodiazepines
Mirtazapine and benzodiazepines both cause drowsiness, and taking them together increases your chance of drowsiness and other side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Taking mirtazapine and an MAOI together can cause life-threatening side effects. Do not take mirtazapine if you have taken an MAOI within the past two weeks.
 

Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Mirtazapine

It is possible that not all drug interactions with mirtazapine were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific interactions that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;