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What is Remeron usually prescribed for?
Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
What is Remeron 15 mg tablets used for?
Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Mirtazapine belongs to a group of medicines called tetracyclic antidepressants. These medicines work in the central nervous system (CNS) to make certain chemicals in the brain stronger.
What is Remeron used for and what are the side effects?
Remeron (mirtazapine) is a tetracyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. Remeron is available in generic form (mirtazapine)….Remeron has been used to treat:
- nausea,
- anxiety,
- post traumatic stress syndrome, and.
- used as an appetite stimulant.
Does Remeron treat anxiety and depression?
Mirtazapineā· is the active ingredient in a drug called Remeron, and it belongs to a class of medication called tetracyclic antidepressants. Although mirtazapine is an antidepressant, it is also used to treat anxiety, especially for generalized anxiety disorderāø.
Is Remeron a sleeping pill?
Sleepiness is a common side effect of Remeron (mirtazapine), so you might find that it helps you sleep better (especially at lower doses). However, Remeron (mirtazapine) is not a sleeping pill and is not FDA-approved to treat insomnia or other sleeping conditions.
Is Remeron the same as Xanax?
Although Remeron and Xanax are both used to treat anxiety, they are not the same drug. First, Xanax does not belong in the same class of drugs as Remeron: Xanax is a benzodiazepine and Remeron is a tetracyclic antidepressant. Xanax and Remeron also have different uses.
What is Remeron used to treat?
REMERON (mirtazapine) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
How does mirtazapine (Remeron) work?
The way mirtazapine works is still not fully understood. It is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system and/or restore chemical balance in the brain. Remeron is prescription medicine used to treat a certain type of depression called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults.
What is the generic name for Remeron (mirtazapine)?
Generic name: mirtazapine (mir TAZ a peen) Brand name: Remeron, Remeron SolTab Drug class: Tetracyclic antidepressants Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD.
What should I do if I have side effects from Remeron?
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your provider may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program or by phone (800-332-1088). Dosage: How Much Remeron Should I Take?