Medications and Drugs

Understanding Depression Slideshow Take the Depression Quiz Depression Tips Slideshow Pictures

Brand Names: Remeron, Remeron SolTab

Generic Name: mirtazapine (Pronunciation: mir TAH zah peen)

• What is mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What are the possible side effects of mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What is the most important information I should know about mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• How should I take mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What happens if I overdose (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What should I avoid while taking mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• What other drugs will affect mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant. Mirtazapine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

Mirtazapine is used to treat major depressive disorder.

Mirtazapine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Mirtazapine 15 mg DT-BAR

round, blue, imprinted with b 241

Mirtazapine 15 mg-AUR

oblong, yellow, imprinted with A, 8 0

Mirtazapine 15 mg-EON

round, yellow, imprinted with E 20

Mirtazapine 15 mg-MYL

round, beige, imprinted with M 515

Mirtazapine 15 mg-WAT

oblong, white, imprinted with 11 17, WPI

Mirtazapine 30 mg DT-BAR

round, blue, imprinted with b 242

Mirtazapine 30 mg-AUR

oblong, red, imprinted with A, 09

Mirtazapine 30 mg-MYL

round, beige, imprinted with M 530

Mirtazapine 30 mg-WAT

oval, yellow, imprinted with WPI 1118

Mirtazapine 45 mg-MYL

round, beige, imprinted with M 545

Mirtazapine 45 mg-WAT

oval, white, imprinted with WPI 1119

Mirtazepine 15 mg-TEV

round, yellow, imprinted with 9 3, 7206

Mirtazepine 30 mg-EON

round, brown, imprinted with E 212

Mirtazepine 30 mg-TEV

round, brown, imprinted with 9 3, 7207

Mirtazepine 45 mg-EON

round, white, imprinted with E 222

Remeron 15 mg

elliptical, yellow, imprinted with Organon, TZ 3

Remeron 30 mg

elliptical, pink, imprinted with Organon, TZ 5

Remeron 45 mg

oval, white, imprinted with T Z 7, Organon

Remeron Soltab 15 mg

round, white, imprinted with T Z 1

Remeron Soltab 30 mg

round, white, imprinted with T Z 2

Remeron Soltab 45 mg

round, white, imprinted with T Z 4

What are the possible side effects of mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; or
• feeling like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects include:

• drowsiness, dizziness, weakness;
• nausea, stomach pain;
• constipation;
• increased appetite, weight gain;
• dry mouth; or
• thirst.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeron SolTab)?

You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Do not use mirtazapine if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take mirtazapine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking mirtazapine, tell your doctor if you have bipolar disorder, liver or kidney disease, seizures, heart disease, a history of heart attack or stroke, or a history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts.

It may take up to several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of mirtazapine.

Mirtazapine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.