Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
Chemical Name:
MIRTAZAPINE (mir-TAZ-a-peen)
Drug Manufacturer:
ORGANON
Common Uses:
Remeron is a tetracyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use Remeron:
Follow the directions for using Remeron provided by your doctor. Unless your doctor tells you differently, Remeron should be taken in the evening before bedtime. STORE Remeron at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE Remeron even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Remeron, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions:
DO NOT TAKE Remeron if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. IT MAY TAKE 1 to 4 WEEKS for Remeron to work. Do not stop using Remeron without checking with your doctor. Remeron MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Remeron. Using Remeron alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Remeron WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience a sore throat, fever, or sore mouth or gums. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Remeron during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Remeron IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Remeron, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, increased appetite, weight gain, or constipation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
