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Remeron SolTab

Generic Name: Mirtazapine [mir-TAZ-a-peen]
Names of Brands: Remeron, Remeron SolTab
Class of Drugs: Tetracyclic antidepressants

What is Remeron SolTab?

Remeron SolTab is an antidepressant utilized for treating major depression disorders in adults. Remeron SolTab could be used for other purposes not covered in this guideline.

Side effects of Remeron SolTab

Contact emergency medical assistance. If you notice symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction (hives or joint pain or discomfort, fever, trouble breathing, swelling of your throat or face) or an intense skin reaction (fever or sore throat, eye burning, irritation, red or purple itching that blisters and peels),

For example,Inform your doctor about any new or more severe symptoms, for example a change in your mood or behavior, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you are feeling angry, irritable, impulsive, or aggressive. anxious, hyperactive (mentally and physically), more sad, or considering suicide or self-harm.

Remeron SolTab could result in serious side effects. Contact your physician immediately if you suffer from:

  • Racing thoughts, a decreased desire to sleep, unusual risk-taking behavior, a feeling of extreme happiness or sadness, and being more social than normal.
  • Blurred vision blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye swelling or pain, or halos appearing around lights.
  • A sense of dizziness, as if you're ready to pass out.
  • Extreme rash, blisters, or swelling on your hand's palms or to the feet's soles.
  • A seizure.
  • Low white blood cell counts; fever, chills, and sore throat; sores or cuts in your nose or mouth; flu-like symptoms; difficulty breathing.
  • Low sodium levels, headache, and confusion. It can also cause slurred speech, vomiting, and a lack of coordination. Feeling unsteady.

Get medical attention immediately if you are experiencing signs associated with serotonin syndrome, for example, hallucinations, agitation, sweating, chills, shivering, rapid heart rate, muscle stiffness and twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Common side effects are:

  • Drowsiness, dizziness.
  • An increase in appetite.
  • Weight gain.

This is not an exhaustive list of all possible adverse effects. Other effects may also be present. Contact your doctor to seek medical advice on adverse effects. You may report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Many young people are contemplating suicide while using an antidepressant. Keep an eye out for any changes in your attitude or symptoms. Be sure to report any new symptoms or the appearance of symptoms to your doctor.

Before you take this drug

Do not use Remeron SolTab if you are intolerant to it.

Do not take Remeron SolTab if you've previously taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A potentially dangerous interaction with a drug could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, Methylene Blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine, as well as other MAO inhibitors. Consult your physician if you are also taking stimulant medicines or opioid medication, herbal products or medicines that treat depression or mental illness, Parkinson's condition, migraine headaches, grave infections, or the prevention of vomiting and nausea. The interaction between Remeron SolTab and other medications can cause a serious illness known as serotonin syndrome.

Speak to your doctor if you are ever diagnosed with:

  • Low white blood cell count.
  • Glaucoma.
  • kidney or liver disease.
  • Low sodium levels in your blood.
  • A seizure.
  • Depression, suicidal ideas, or behaviors.
  • Bipolar disorder (manic depression) within the family member or you.
  • Heart conditions and strokes.
  • The highest cholesterol or triglycerides.
  • Long QT syndrome (in either you or a member of your family).
  • Low blood pressure.

Many young people are prone to thoughts of suicide after they first start taking antidepressants. Your doctor should keep a close eye on your progress. Family members and other caregivers should be on the lookout for changes in your symptoms or mood. Consult your physician if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. The tablet, which is disintegrated orally, could contain phenylalanine. It can be dangerous for those suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU). Not suitable for use by anyone less than 18 years of age.

How to take Remeron SolTab?

Follow all the instructions on the prescription label and read the medication guide or instructions sheets. Your doctor may alter your dosage. Follow the medication precisely as directed. The medicine should be taken every day, typically at night. Use the normal tablet version consisting of mirtazapine by mixing it with water. You can take Remeron SolTab in combination with food or not. Let the tablet disintegrate in the mouth and swallow without chewing. Contact your physician if your symptoms don't improve after four days of medication.

Don't stop using Remeron SolTab at once, or you could experience uncomfortable symptoms (such as confusion, agitation, tingling, or electrical shock sensations). Consult your doctor about how to completely stop taking this medication. Maintain at room temperature and free of heat, moisture, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

You should take the medication as quickly as you can. However, do not take any missed doses if you are nearing the time to take the next dose. Avoid taking two doses at a time.

What happens if I overdose?

Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the Poison Help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms can include memory loss, confusion, drowsiness, and a rapid heart rate.

What should be avoided?

Consuming alcohol using SolTab from Remeron may cause adverse consequences. Avoid driving and other hazardous activities until you understand the effects of this medication on your body. The way you react could be impaired.

Interaction with other drugs

The use of Remeron SolTab along with other medications that cause you to feel drowsy could make this worse. Consult your physician before taking an opioid drug, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medications to treat anxiety or seizures.

Discuss with your doctor the medicines you are currently taking. Certain drugs may affect Remeron SolTab. Specifically:

  • Cimetidine.
  • Diazepam.
  • John's wort.
  • Tramadol.
  • Tryptophan (sometimes called L-tryptophan).
  • An antibiotic—clarithromycin, rifampin, rifampicin, telithromycin.
  • Antifungal medicine (itraconazole, ketoconazole).
  • Antiviral medicine for treating HIV/AIDS: indinavir and nelfinavir. Also known as ritonavir and saquinavir.
  • Medicines for treating mood disorders, thoughts disorders, and mental illnesses, such as lithium and other antidepressants, as well as an antipsychotic.
  • Migraine headache medication includes sumatriptan, rizatriptan, Imitrex, Maxalt, and other medications.
  • Seizure medicine—carbamazepine, phenytoin.

This is not a complete list, and a variety of other medications could interfere with Remeron SolTab. This covers prescription and OTC medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some interactions with drugs are not listed here. are listed here.