Mirtazapine (Remeron) Pros and Cons
- Mirtazapine is available as a lower-cost generic version.
- This medication is a first-choice drug for treating major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Mirtazapine (Remeron SolTab) is an orally disintegrating tablet, which is easy to take if you have trouble swallowing pills.
- You only need to take mirtazapine once a day at bedtime.
- Mirtazapine (Remeron) is less likely to cause sexual side effects than other antidepressant drugs.
- Mirtazapine does not work immediately. It can take up to 8 weeks to get the full benefit of this medicine.
- Taking mirtazapine can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
- This medicine is more likely than some other antidepressant drugs to cause weight gain.
- If you stop mirtazapine abruptly, it can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
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