Remeron Overdose: An Introduction
Remeron® (
mirtazapine) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of
depression (also known as major depression or clinical depression). As with all medicines, it is possible for a person to overdose on Remeron. The effects of the overdose will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much Remeron was taken and if it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
Symptoms of a Remeron Overdose
The symptoms of a Remeron overdose also vary. The most common symptoms include the following:
- Disorientation
- Drowsiness
- Memory problems
- A rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
- Loss of life.
Loss of life is more likely to occur if Remeron is taken with other medications or alcohol.
Treatment for a Remeron Overdose
The treatment for a Remeron overdose will vary.
If the overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may use certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment may also involve supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Remeron overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Medicines to control an irregular heart rhythm or control seizures
- Closely monitoring the heart and lungs
- A breathing tube to help with breathing
- Other treatments based on the complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Remeron.
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