Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant used for selected depressive disorders. Listed uses include Depression.
Key points
- It can cause sedation, increased appetite and weight gain.
- Mood and suicidal thinking need close follow-up after treatment changes.
- Suicidal intent, severe infection signs or serotonin toxicity needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Bipolar symptoms, suicide risk, weight, blood counts, liver or kidney health and sedating medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for suicidal intent, seizures, fever with severe sore throat, or severe agitation with fever and rigidity.
Further reading
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