Remeron (Mirtazapine) - monitoring more than 4,000 patients

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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: 2012-05-18

Black Box Warning:
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 (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.

Depression	82%
Insomnia	37%
Anxiety	21%
Bipolar Disorder	21%
Migraine/Headache	4%

General Information:

6.6: Remeron Average Satisfaction Score

72% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Remeron.
23% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Remeron

MediGuard regularly polls our more than 4,000 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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