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Mirtazapine is used for:
Treating depression. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant. How Mirtazapine improves depression symptoms is not fully understood. It is thought to increase the activity of certain chemicals in the brain (norepinephrine, serotonin), which help elevate mood.
Do NOT use Mirtazapine if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Mirtazapine
- you are taking furazolidone
- you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Mirtazapine :
Use Mirtazapine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Mirtazapine comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Mirtazapine refilled.
- Take Mirtazapine by mouth with or without food.
- Take Mirtazapine in the evening before bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- Improvement should be noticed within 1 to 4 weeks of taking Mirtazapine .
- Continue to take Mirtazapine even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Mirtazapine , 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.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mirtazapine .
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