Although most people have no problems when taking Remeron, side effects are possible, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, and an increased appetite. In many cases, these side effects are minor and easily treated. However, some side effects of Remeron should be reported to your healthcare provider, including suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, and signs of an allergic reaction.
An Introduction to Remeron Side Effects
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
Remeron® (
mirtazapine). However, not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Remeron. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Remeron side effects with you.)
Common Side Effects of Remeron
Remeron has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, the most common side effects of Remeron included:
Other common Remeron side effects (occurring in 1 to 5 percent of people) included:
- Flu-like symptoms (such as fever or chills)
- Abnormal dreams
- Abnormal thinking
- Shakiness (tremors)
- Muscle pain
- Frequent urination
- Confusion
- Back pain
- Fluid retention (edema)
- Difficulty breathing.
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