What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of depression. Its mechanism of action is unknown.
Last text update: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to an increased risk of suicidal thinking and action particularly in the first months of treatment especially in those under age 24. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the following national suicide hotlines are available in the U.S. to help you: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Usage:
Remeron is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Depression | 83% |
| Insomnia | 37% |
| Anxiety | 21% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 21% |
| Migraine/Headache | 4% |
General Information:
- 6.3
- Remeron Average Satisfaction Score
- 75% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Remeron.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 3,900 users taking Remeron (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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I have just been prescribed Mirtazapine for anxiety and panic attacks. I have taken 2 doses of 15mg. The side effect has been to make me feel like I have a hangover in the morning. Does anyone know how long this takes to wear off.?
- 60 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-11-03 06:12:12
i take this med and it does cause troule breathing and taking this with closazepam and zrytec d and closazepam it has also made my heart rate go up high so i am watching how i take this
- 43 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-08-03 21:40:43
I have taken remeron for depression for about 15 years before using it, it was one drug after another I am now 66 years old and wouldnt change meds if they paid me to! I have no side effects that I know of!
- 67 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-01-14 20:38:02
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