What is a good substitute for Remeron?

Atypical antidepressants approved by the FDA

• Bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, others)
• Mirtazapine (Remeron)
• Nefazodone.
• Trazodone.
• Vilazodone (Viibryd)
• Vortioxetine (Trintellix)

Can I switch from mirtazapine to citalopram?

Switch medication from mirtazapine to citalopram. Before day 1: gradually reduce dosage of mirtazapine to a maximum of 30 mg/day. Day 1: reduce a dosage of 30 mg/day to 15 mg/day. Day 8: stop administration of mirtazapine.

Can Remeron be stopped?

Do not stop taking mirtazapine, even when you feel better. With input from you, your health care provider will assess how long you will need to take the medicine. Missing doses of mirtazapine may increase your risk for relapse in your symptoms.

Can mirtazapine change your personality?

Mirtazapine won’t change your personality or make you feel euphorically happy. It will simply help you feel like yourself again. Don’t expect to feel better overnight, though. Some people feel worse during the first few weeks of treatment before they begin to feel better.

Is Remeron and mirtazapine the SAMe thing?

Remeron is the brand name for Mirtazapine, a prescription Antidepressant that belongs to a class of drugs called Tetracyclic Antidepressants (TeCAs).

Who should not take mirtazapine?

Who should not take MIRTAZAPINE?

• high cholesterol.
• high amount of triglyceride in the blood.
• low amount of sodium in the blood.
• dehydration.
• overweight.
• manic behavior.
• a form of mania that has a lower severity of symptoms.
• manic-depression.

Is mirtazapine stronger than citalopram?

In this study, mirtazapine and citalopram were equally effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and well tolerated. However, mirtazapine was significantly more effective than citalopram after 2 weeks of treatment on the MADRS, HAM-A and CGI Severity of illness and Quality of life scales.

Can citalopram and mirtazapine be taken together?

Using citalopram together with mirtazapine can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision.

How do I stop taking mirtazapine 15mg?

The best way to manage withdrawal symptoms when quitting mirtazapine is to slowly lower the dosage every month. The rate at which you lower the dosage will depend on how your body responds to quitting, but it is usually recommended to taper only 10 percent every month.

Can mirtazapine make you crazy?

While Mirtazapine is not addictive, it may cause withdrawal if you suddenly stop taking it or miss a few doses consecutively. The side effects can make you feel confused, disoriented and cause anxiety.

How much weight did you gain on Remeron?

People gaining 20-90 pounds on Remeron. This scared me to death. Not only that, put I read about TONS of people having increased, incurable hunger from Remeron. I had to get myself off this stuff! I hadn’t been sleeping that well after the last increase to 45mg at night.

Does mirtazapine (30mg) cause weight gain?

I’ve been on Mirtazapine (30mg) for roughly 10-11 months now after suffering with my second bout of severe depression in 2 years and although this drug has helped me overcome my depression, I cannot seem to get rid of the excess weight that I have gained whilst taking it.

Does mirtazapine Make you Sleepy?

Official Answer by Drugs.com 12 Jun 2009. Mirtazapine is used mainly for the treatment of depression. Feeling sleepy is a very common side effect, which is why some people find that it helps them sleep.