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Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine

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2.8  Effectiveness
5.9  Side Effects
4.9  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Mirtazapine side effects and 4 Mirtazapine benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Mirtazapine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 26.9% 7.7% 34.6% 15.4% 15.4%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.8% 15.4% 69.2% 11.5% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 12% 88% 0% 0%
Breathing 4% 24% 68% 4% 0%
Confidence 4% 12% 72% 8% 4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 4% 12% 72% 12% 0%
Digestion 0% 8% 84% 8% 0%
Emotional Well-being 7.7% 11.5% 57.7% 19.2% 3.8%
Energy 4% 12% 56% 20% 8%
Eyesight 0% 16% 80% 0% 4%
Memory 4% 12% 68% 12% 4%
Mental Clarity 7.7% 3.8% 65.4% 23.1% 0%
Pain 0% 20% 68% 4% 8%
Patience 12% 8% 60% 16% 4%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 88.5% 11.5% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 92% 4% 4%
Sleep 15.4% 7.7% 30.8% 15.4% 30.8%
Stress Level 7.7% 15.4% 57.7% 11.5% 7.7%
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Commonly Reported Mirtazapine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 71.4% 21.4% 7.1% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 85.7% 4.8% 4.8% 0% 4.8%
Anxiety 59.1% 18.2% 22.7% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 71.4% 19% 9.5% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Cold Symptoms 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Confusion 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Constipation 57.1% 21.4% 14.3% 7.1% 0%
Depression 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 86.4% 4.5% 9.1% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 85% 10% 0% 5% 0%
Dizziness 59.1% 27.3% 9.1% 0% 4.5%
Drowsiness 50% 12.5% 37.5% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 40.9% 27.3% 18.2% 4.5% 9.1%
Erectile Dysfunction 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fatigue 45.5% 9.1% 31.8% 9.1% 4.5%
Gas 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Headache 54.5% 22.7% 4.5% 13.6% 4.5%
Indigestion 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 86.4% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 75% 0% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 52.4% 23.8% 9.5% 4.8% 9.5%
Mood Swings 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Movement Problems 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 14.3% 9.5% 9.5% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 85% 10% 5% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 81.8% 13.6% 4.5% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Vomiting 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Mirtazapine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Alteration in Blood Platelets 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 71.4% 7.1% 14.3% 7.1% 0%
Change in Weight 38.1% 9.5% 33.3% 14.3% 4.8%
Chest Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 66.7% 14.3% 14.3% 4.8% 0%
Loss of Consciousness 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Seizures 95.2% 4.8% 0% 0% 0%
Stroke 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Mirtazapine
Since taking Mirtazapine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 1.9%
Hospitalization 3.7%
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User Comments about Mirtazapine
14 Jan 2012 This drug helps me gain weight.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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03 Jan 2012 This drug doesn't seem to work for me. I don't see any changes in my appetite.
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03 Oct 2011 I tried mirtazapine for sleep and it helped but I gained weight so I stopped using it and tried other drugs. Now I have gone back to mirtazapine. Didn't like any other drug I tried.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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04 Jul 2011 I simply do not know how effect the drug may be beyond assisting me to sleep for longer periods at a single cycle.
   —Posted by George
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14 Jun 2011 I am finding mirtazapine useful for my depressive illness but am concerned about the side effects. I don't want to be taken off the mirtazapine so I don't really want to tell my GP although my pain is getting worse so I might have to discuss this with my doctor. My heels (tendons) are so painful, my calves and my hands. I have come out in acne and I am very stiff, finding it difficult to walk. On a positive note, the 45mg of mirtazapine that I take in a single dose at night gets me to sleep quickly. I still wake up at 5-6am, but I feel that I have had a good rested nights sleep.
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