Remeron

Brand name:  Remeron

Generic name:  Mirtazapine

Remeron is prescribed for the treatment of major depression; a continuous depressed mood that interferes with everyday life.

The symptoms of major depression often include changes in appetite and weight, difficulty sleeping, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, constant fidgeting or a slowdown in movement, fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, slowed thinking, and suicidal thoughts.

Remeron is thought to work by adjusting the balance of the brain's natural chemical messengers, especially norepinephrine and serotonin.

Remeron belongs to the class of drugs known as tetracyclics and is chemically unrelated to other antidepressants such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors and MAO inhibitors.

Mirtazapine makes some people drowsy or less alert, and may affect judgment and thinking.

The more common side effects of Remeron may include:  Abnormal dreams and thinking, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, increased appetite, sleepiness, weakness, and weight gain.