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Mirtazapine
Antidepressant often chosen when sleep or appetite are affected
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that often improves sleep and appetite as part of its action. It is taken at bedtime. Strengths are 15 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense regular tablets and the orally disintegrating tablet (ODT, dissolves on the tongue). Patients who have trouble swallowing pills sometimes prefer the ODT.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
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Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Remeron Mirtazapine | 30mg | Tablet | Active |
At lower doses, the sedating effect is stronger. Higher doses can be slightly less sedating for some patients.
Increased appetite is common. Mention any unwanted weight change at follow-up.
Most patients take it 30 minutes before bed. Earlier may make daytime grogginess worse.
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Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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