Mirtazapine
Also sold as: Remeron, Mirtaz
Prescription neededAntidepressants
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 15 mg once a day at bedtime. The doctor may raise it to 30 mg or 45 mg a day. Do not stop it suddenly.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- sleepiness
- increased appetite
- weight gain
- dry mouth
- dizziness
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- sore throat with fever or mouth ulcers (low white blood cells)
- thoughts of suicide
- yellow eyes or skin
- seizures
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Taking an MAO inhibitor antidepressant
- Severe liver or kidney disease (use with caution)
- Young people under 25 (watch closely for suicidal thoughts)
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (ask your doctor)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate3 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Alprazolam
Both cause drowsiness; together they slow thinking and reactions more.
- Diazepam
Both cause drowsiness; together they slow thinking and reactions more.
- Tramadol
The combination can cause serotonin syndrome.