Mirtazapine (remeron)

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medicine that acts on the central nervous system, increasing the effect of norepinephrine and serotonin, two important substances that stimulate the nervous system.

Mirtazapine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Remeron, and is produced by Sandoz laboratories in the form of 15, 30 or 45 mg tablets.

Mirtazapine price

The price of Mirtazapine can vary between 30 and 200 reais, depending on the dosage of the drug.

Indications for Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is indicated for the treatment of depressive conditions, such as depressive syndromes, reactive depression, bipolar disorder and depression associated with anxiety or melancholy.

How to use Mirtazapine

The method of using Mirtazapine usually consists of taking one tablet at bedtime, daily, for about 6 months. However, the dosage should be guided by a doctor, depending on the patient's problem and symptoms.

Side effects of Mirtazapine

The main side effects of Mirtazapine include increased appetite, drowsiness, seizures, depression, swelling, tremors, drop in blood pressure, joint pain, yellowish skin or blurred vision.

Contraindications for Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is contraindicated for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as for patients who are hypersensitive to any component of the formula or who have recently used drugs classified as MAOIs.