What is Mirtazapine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MirtazapineBrand:
Mirtazapine is a type of oral antidepressant that may be used to treat major depressive disorder.
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How do members experience Mirtazapine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 444 | 269 | |
| Depressed mood | 384 | 198 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 326 | 222 | |
| Mild depression | 108 | 22 | |
| Anxious mood | 58 | 41 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 76 | |
| Increased appetite | 35 | |
| Drowsiness | 28 | |
| Sleepiness | 25 | |
| Fatigue | 16 | |
| Difficulty waking up | 13 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 115 | |
| Moderate | 149 | |
| Mild | 134 | |
| None | 232 |
Member evaluations
paperclipcat
evaluated on Jan 12, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Depression with Insomnia: Major
- Side effects: Severe
Parkadele
evaluated on Nov 20, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
daddytom
evaluated on Nov 20, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: None
- Side effects: None
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