Remeron Uses

Remeron uses primarily involve the treatment of depression. The medication is believed to help block certain receptors in the brain, causing more serotonin and norepinephrine to be released. Since it can take several weeks before significant changes in mood occur, it is important to give the medication a chance before becoming discouraged. Remeron uses also extend to the treatment of tremors, although this is an off-label use.

Remeron (Mirtazapine)

An Overview of Remeron Uses

Remeron^® (mirtazapine) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of depression (also known as major depression or clinical depression).

Depression is more than just "feeling sad." Common symptoms of depression include:

Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or not enough)
Eating too much or too little (and weight gain or weight loss)
Having little interest in things that you used to enjoy
Physical pain
Feeling hopeless or worthless
Suicidal thoughts.

Remeron has been proven in large clinical trials to help adults with depression. However, keep in mind that many antidepressants (including Remeron) take several weeks to begin working. Sometimes, other people will notice an improvement in your symptoms before you do. Often, the physical symptoms of depression (such as pain or changes in sleep) will improve first -- sometimes within the first few weeks of treatment. As with most antidepressants, it may take several weeks before significant changes in mood occur. It is important to give Remeron a chance to work before becoming discouraged.

Counseling and therapy (see Psychotherapy for Depression) are often used, along with an antidepressant medication, to treat depression. Ask your healthcare provider if counseling or therapy would be good options for you (see Depression Treatment).

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