About mirtazapin e
Tetracyclic antidepressant
Used for
- Major depressive disorder
Usual adult dose
Usually 15–45 mg once daily, often at bedtime.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness
- Increased appetite and weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
Important warnings
- May increase suicidal thoughts, especially early in treatment or after dose changes.
- Do not stop suddenly; withdrawal symptoms may occur.
- Use caution with bipolar disorder, seizures, or liver or kidney problems.
- Seek urgent care for severe agitation, fever, confusion, or muscle stiffness.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed; discuss risks and benefits with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
May pass into breast milk; seek professional advice about use and monitoring.
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors: potentially dangerous interaction; allow at least 14 days between treatments.
- Other medicines that cause sleepiness can increase sedation.
- Serotonergic medicines can increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- Warfarin: may affect blood clotting tests or bleeding risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.