Anti-Depressant » MIRTAZAPINE-(mur TAZ uh pene)

Before taking mirtazapine,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mirtazapine or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diazepam (Valium) and vitamins. Do not take mirtazapine if you are taking an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; these drugs need to be stopped 14 days before starting mirtazapine.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a heart attack, low blood pressure, heart or liver disease, phenylketonuria, or high cholesterol.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking mirtazapine, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking mirtazapine.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. It may take a few weeks before the effect is felt.

Although side effects from mirtazapine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
dizziness
anxiousness
confusion
increased weight and appetite
dry mouth
constipation
upset stomach
vomiting
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

flu-like symptoms, fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, or other signs of infection
chest pain
fast heartbeat
seizures

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to mirtazapine.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

Mirtazapine, an antidepressant or mood elevator, is used to treat depression.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Before taking mirtazapine,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mirtazapine or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diazepam (Valium) and vitamins. Do not take mirtazapine if you are taking an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; these drugs need to be stopped 14 days before starting mirtazapine.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a heart attack, low blood pressure, heart or liver disease, phenylketonuria, or high cholesterol.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking mirtazapine, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking mirtazapine.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.