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Remeron

Mirtazapine

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4.5
1.4  Effectiveness
7.6  Side Effects
4.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Remeron side effects and 2 Remeron benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Remeron, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 22.2% 33.3% 33.3% 5.6% 5.6%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 17.6% 70.6% 5.9% 5.9%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 88.2% 11.8% 0%
Breathing 0% 23.5% 64.7% 11.8% 0%
Confidence 5.9% 35.3% 29.4% 29.4% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 22.2% 66.7% 5.6% 5.6%
Digestion 11.8% 5.9% 76.5% 0% 5.9%
Emotional Well-being 15.8% 31.6% 31.6% 21.1% 0%
Energy 15.8% 21.1% 31.6% 26.3% 5.3%
Eyesight 0% 0% 88.2% 5.9% 5.9%
Memory 5.6% 33.3% 55.6% 0% 5.6%
Mental Clarity 15.8% 26.3% 42.1% 10.5% 5.3%
Pain 11.8% 0% 88.2% 0% 0%
Patience 5.9% 35.3% 41.2% 11.8% 5.9%
Sexual Health 5.9% 29.4% 47.1% 11.8% 5.9%
Skin Complexion 0% 11.8% 82.4% 0% 5.9%
Sleep 15.8% 21.1% 26.3% 26.3% 10.5%
Stress Level 16.7% 33.3% 38.9% 11.1% 0%
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Commonly Reported Remeron Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 64.7% 11.8% 11.8% 11.8% 0%
Blurred Vision 70% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 90% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Change in Sex Drive 42.9% 21.4% 21.4% 0% 14.3%
Cold Symptoms 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Confusion 50% 20% 20% 10% 0%
Constipation 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Depression 60% 10% 20% 10% 0%
Diarrhea 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 70.6% 11.8% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9%
Drowsiness 50% 10% 30% 10% 0%
Dry Mouth 80% 0% 13.3% 0% 6.7%
Erectile Dysfunction 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Fatigue 50% 11.1% 16.7% 22.2% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Gas 80% 0% 10% 0% 10%
Headache 76.5% 11.8% 11.8% 0% 0%
Insomnia 76.5% 11.8% 5.9% 5.9% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 57.1% 0% 21.4% 7.1% 14.3%
Mood Swings 60% 20% 10% 0% 10%
Muscle Cramping 60% 20% 0% 10% 10%
Nausea 93.3% 0% 6.7% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 61.5% 30.8% 7.7% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 70.6% 11.8% 11.8% 0% 5.9%
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Less Commonly Reported Remeron Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Amnesia / Memory Loss 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Blurred Vision 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 23.1% 30.8% 15.4% 15.4% 15.4%
Disorientation 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 53.8% 15.4% 23.1% 7.7% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Sexual Dysfunction 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Slurred Speech 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 69.2% 23.1% 0% 7.7% 0%
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Episodes since taking Remeron
Since taking Remeron Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 4.5%
Hallucination 2.3%
Hospitalization 2.3%
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User Comments about Remeron
04 Jun 2012 DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG FOR ANY REASON. IT IS A BLACK BOX DRUG. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET OFF THIS DRUG, THERE ARE REHAB CENTERS DEDICATED TO WITHDRAWAL FROM THIS DRUG. I was taking ONLY 1/2 of a 15 MG pill every night for a year. I gained weight on it, psychiatric nurse practitioner (whom I no longer TRUST) said "stop taking it." HUGE error. Two weeks of physical withdrawal symptoms which included insomnia, vivid and disturbing dreams, chills (constant all day), diarrhea. After the initial withdrawal, I experienced SERIOUS psychological and emotional side effects including BLACK DEPRESSION, thoughts of suicide, feelings of hopelessness. I knew it was the drug withdrawal so I SURVIVED IT, how many do NOT? One month later, I still have bowel dysfunction symptoms and my therapist informed me today that one of her patients had to wear a DIAPER to bed for MONTHS because of bowel incontinence. I can attest to that. Feeling of urgent need to eliminate got me up very early ever morning and still persists on some days. THIS STUFF IS POISON, AVOID IT.
   —Posted by Ellzeena
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01 Feb 2012 Remeron does an okay job at treating my depression but sometimes I feel like I need more help :(.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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07 Jul 2011 Remeron was probably the worst drug I have ever taken. Stimulated my appetite to the point where I was constanly eating and gained almost 100lbs while on it. As someone with eating disorders on top of anxiety about weight, this drug did not work well for me. The side effects outweighed the therapuetic benefits and I stopped taking this drug about 14 months after I started it.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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13 Nov 2010 have been on this for 3 years, but an still having bad time with sleep and the more i take the worse it is.
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24 Aug 2010 Remeron has been a wonderful drug for me. It has relatively few side effects, and they are much more tolerable than the SSRIs. I do have daytime drowsiness and increased appetite, AND I feel impatient and a bit angry sometimes. But all in all i have a better outlook on life since starting, am sleeping better and happier overall.
   —Posted by Eric
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