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Brand Names: Remeron, Rexer, Zispin
Generic Name: Mirtazapine

What is Mirtazapine? Mirtazapine is an antidepressant used for the treatment of mild to severe depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mirtazapine causes fewer sexual dsyfunction problems than SSRIs.

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Reasons Taken

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Mirtazapine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Depression 7 50%
Other 5 35%
Anxiety 1 7%
Support another treatment 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Mirtazapine.

  30 mg As needed 15 mg Daily 30 mg Daily 35 mg Daily 45 mg Daily 60 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Mirtazapine or how long patients were taking Mirtazapine before stopping.

Currently taking Mirtazapine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
0
1
1
7

Stopped taking Mirtazapine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Mirtazapine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 100% Doctor's advice: 100%


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