Drug Interactions With Mirtazapine

When certain medications are taken together, there is a possibility for negative drug interactions. With mirtazapine, taking it with other medications, such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, or MAOIs, can cause potentially negative problems. These drug interactions with mirtazapine can increase your risk of unwanted side effects, cause increased drowsiness, or even cause loss of life.

 

Drug Interactions With Mirtazapine: An Introduction

Mirtazapine (Remeron®) can potentially interact with a number of medicines. Some of the medicines that can lead to drug interactions with mirtazapine include:
 
  • Alcohol
     
  • Benzodiazepines, including:
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including:
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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