What are mirtazapine 30 mg tablets used for?

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medicine. It’s used to treat depression and sometimes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. It works by increasing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals called noradrenaline and serotonin in your brain. Mirtazapine is only available on prescription.

What are the side effects of mirtazapine 30 mg?

Common side effects of mirtazapine include:

  • Drowsiness.
  • Weight gain.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Increased appetite.
  • Constipation.
  • Lack of energy.
  • Weakness.
  • Dizziness.

What are the side effects of mirtazapine?

Drowsiness (54%)

  • Weight gain (12%)
  • Xerostomia (25%)
  • Increased serum cholesterol (15%)
  • Constipation (13%)
  • Increase in appetite (17%)
  • Sedation
  • Thrombocytopenia[18]
  • bone marrow suppression and neutropenia[19][20]
  • hypertriglyceridemia[21]
  • How does mirtazapine induce weight gain?

    reported side effects of mirtazapine are transient sedation and weight gain associated with an increased appetite, due to its effects on 5HT 2C and histaminergic (H 1) receptors. Also, the drug can be effective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa and in cancer patients with nausea symptoms.2,3 In addition, diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to mirtazapine-induced

    What is the medication mirtazapine used for?

    low white blood cell counts;

  • glaucoma;
  • liver or kidney disease;
  • low sodium levels in your blood;
  • a seizure;
  • depression,suicidal thoughts or actions;
  • bipolar disorder (manic depression) in you or a family member;
  • heart problems or stroke;
  • high cholesterol or triglycerides;
  • long QT syndrome (in you or a family member); or
  • Can mirtazapine be taken long term?

    To date, there are no known problems associated with long term use of mirtazapine. It is a safe and effective medication when used as directed. What Other Medications May Interact With Mirtazapine?