Mirtazapine is used in the treatment of depression.

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Increased appetite, Headache, Weight gain

• Mirtazapine starts to work more quickly than other antidepressants.
• Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Mirtazapine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
• If your doctor asks you to stop Mirtazapine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat or fever or stomatitis during treatment with Mirtazapine.

Ques. Q. Is Mirtazapine an SSRI/ MAOI/opiate/ narcotic/ benzo/tricyclic antidepressant?
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is not SSRI/ MAOI/opiate/narcotic

Ques. Q. Is Mirtazapine addictive?
No, Mirtazapine is not addictive. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Ques. Q. Is Mirtazapine safe?
Mirtazapine is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Can I take Mirtazapine forever?
No, patient should take Mirtazapine for the given duration as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Can I take mirtazapine for sleep with citalopram?
No, Patient should not take mirtazapine with citalopram because it may cause serious side effects. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Ques. Q. Can you take Mirtazapine for sleep?
Mirtazapine is specifically used to treat major depressive disorder. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Ques. Q. Can I take mirtazapine with sertraline/ citalopram/ fluoxetine/ antibiotics/ zopiclone/ amitryptline/ tramadol/ diazepam/ ambien/ Xanax?
Taking other medicines may alter the effects of mirtazapine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Ques. Q. Does Mirtazapine cause weight gain/memory loss/ insomnia/ make you eat more/ make you constipated?
Mirtazapine may cause these side effects. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms

Ques. Q. Does Mirtazapine treat anxiety/lower seizure threshold?
Mirtazapine may be used to treat anxiety but not to lower the seizure threshold. Care should be taken in patients with seizures

Ques. Q. Does Mirtazapine contain benzodiazepine?
No, it does not contain benzodiazepine.