Mirtazapine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd) Vortioxetine (Trintellix) Antidepressants most likely to cause sexual side effects include: Selective serotonin
citalopram (Celexa) duloxetine (Cymbalta) escitalopram (Lexapro) paroxetine (Paxil and Paxil CR) fluoxetine (Prozac) sertraline (Zoloft) There is a slightly decreased
A 43-year-old man presented with three episodes of priapism in 4 weeks following testosterone replacement therapy and mirtazapine use
After two days of starting mirtazapine, the patient presented with his wife, complaining of involuntary, non-rhythmic, asymmetric, jerky movements of the trunk and
Major depression is a prevalent disorder characterized by sadness, lack of interest or pleasure, interrupted sleep or food, and impaired concentration
Common side effects of mirtazapine include: drowsiness and tiredness
feeling extremely restless and an overwhelming urge to always be moving
Each tablet also
COMMON BRAND NAME (S): Remeron
weight gain
contraindicated w/in 14 days of phenelzine or mirtazapine use: combo may incr
Common questions
3, 21 – 23 Unlike the SSRIs, mirtazapine is associated with a very low incidence of sexual Initial dose: 15 mg orally once a day at bedtime
Depressive Disorders
Dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth, or constipation may occur
Put the tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve
At the same time, its sleep-promoting effects in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) are relatively unclear
What is mirtazapine? Mirtazapine is a medication that has been used to treat major depressive disorder and severe
racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, unusual risk-taking behavior, feelings of extreme happiness or sadness, being more talkative than usual; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or Mechanism of Action
Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include rigid muscles, fever, and high blood pressure
It is advisable to taper no more than 10% per month, or 5% every 2 weeks
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic piperazino-azepine antidepressant agent that was initially approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the Netherlands in 1994
Mirtazapine Tablets, USP are available containing 15 mg, 30 mg or 45 mg of mirtazapine, USP
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