Remeron
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Remeron is used to treat depression, bulimia (an
eating disorder), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD),
and severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
(premenstrual dysphoric disorder-PMDD). Remeron works by
helping to restore the balance of certain natural
chemicals in the brain.
Medication Information
Remeron, an
antidepressant or mood elevator, is used to treat
depression.
Remeron is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should Remeron be used?
Remeron comes as a
tablet and as a disintegrating tablet to take by mouth.
It usually is taken once a day at bedtime. It may be
taken with or without food. Follow the directions on
your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Remeron exactly as directed. Do not take more or
less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
To take a Remeron disintegrating tablet, open the
blister pack with dry hands and place the tablet on your
tongue. The tablet will disintegrate on the tongue and
can be swallowed with saliva. No water is needed to
swallow disintegrating tablets. Once the tablet is
removed from the blister pack, it cannot be stored. Do
not split Remeron disintegrating tablets.
Continue to take Remeron even if you feel well. Do
not stop taking Remeron without talking to your doctor,
especially if you have taken large doses for a long
time. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose
gradually. Remeron must be taken regularly for a few
weeks before its full effect is felt.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking Remeron,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to Remeron or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially diazepam (Valium) and vitamins. Do not take
Remeron if you are taking an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine
(Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; these drugs
need to be stopped 14 days before starting Remeron.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a
heart attack, low blood pressure, heart or liver
disease, phenylketonuria, or high cholesterol.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while taking Remeron, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
taking Remeron.
- you should know that Remeron may make you drowsy.
Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know
how Remeron affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness
caused by Remeron.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the
missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Remeron cause?
Although
side effects from Remeron are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- anxiousness
- confusion
- increased weight and appetite
- dry mouth
- constipation
- upset stomach
- vomiting
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor immediately:
- flu-like symptoms, fever, chills, sore throat,
mouth sores, or other signs of infection
- chest pain
- fast heartbeat
- seizures
What storage conditions are needed for
Remeron?
Keep Remeron in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it
at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to
your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of
overdose, call your local poison control center at
1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not
breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all
appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your
doctor will order certain lab tests to check your
response to Remeron.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription. |
