REMERON

Remeron Ingredients: Mirtazapine
Representative Names: Remeron
Generic Available ? Yes

Who is Remeron for ?

Mirtazapine, an antidepressant or mood elevator, is used to treat depression. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Remeron ?

Before taking mirtazapine,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mirtazapine or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diazepam (Valium) and vitamins. Do not take mirtazapine if you are taking an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; these drugs need to be stopped 14 days before starting mirtazapine.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a heart attack, low blood pressure, heart or liver disease, or high cholesterol.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking mirtazapine, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking mirtazapine.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Does this interact with drugs I am taking?

Some interactions between medications can be more severe than others. The best way for you to avoid harmful interactions is to tell your doctor and/or pharmacist what medications you are currently taking, including any over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbals. For specific information on how Remeron interacts with other drugs and the severity of those interactions, please use our Drug Interactions Checker to check for possible drug interactions.