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Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine

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2.9  Effectiveness
6.1  Side Effects
5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 10 Mirtazapine side effects and 5 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 23.5% 11.8% 32.4% 11.8% 20.6%
Balance/Equilibrium 2.9% 17.6% 61.8% 17.6% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 9.1% 78.8% 9.1% 3%
Breathing 3% 18.2% 72.7% 3% 3%
Confidence 3% 12.1% 63.6% 15.2% 6.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills 6.1% 9.1% 63.6% 18.2% 3%
Digestion 3% 6.1% 75.8% 12.1% 3%
Emotional Well-being 5.9% 14.7% 50% 23.5% 5.9%
Energy 6.1% 12.1% 51.5% 18.2% 12.1%
Eyesight 0% 12.1% 72.7% 6.1% 9.1%
Memory 6.1% 12.1% 54.5% 18.2% 9.1%
Mental Clarity 8.8% 2.9% 55.9% 26.5% 5.9%
Pain 0% 15.2% 63.6% 9.1% 12.1%
Patience 12.1% 9.1% 48.5% 18.2% 12.1%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 85.3% 11.8% 2.9%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 84.8% 9.1% 6.1%
Sleep 14.7% 11.8% 26.5% 11.8% 35.3%
Stress Level 8.8% 14.7% 50% 14.7% 11.8%
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Commonly Reported Mirtazapine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 77.8% 16.7% 5.6% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 89.7% 3.4% 3.4% 0% 3.4%
Anxiety 60% 20% 16.7% 3.3% 0%
Blurred Vision 66.7% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 83.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 75.9% 13.8% 10.3% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Confusion 75% 8.3% 0% 16.7% 0%
Constipation 66.7% 16.7% 11.1% 5.6% 0%
Depression 66.7% 0% 25% 8.3% 0%
Diarrhea 86.7% 3.3% 10% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 89.3% 7.1% 0% 3.6% 0%
Dizziness 63.3% 23.3% 10% 0% 3.3%
Drowsiness 41.7% 16.7% 41.7% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 43.3% 30% 13.3% 6.7% 6.7%
Erectile Dysfunction 96.4% 0% 3.6% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fatigue 43.3% 10% 30% 10% 6.7%
Fever 91.7% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Gas 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Headache 56.7% 23.3% 3.3% 13.3% 3.3%
Indigestion 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 75% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 44.8% 27.6% 6.9% 10.3% 10.3%
Mood Swings 58.3% 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Movement Problems 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 25% 0% 8.3% 0%
Nausea 72.4% 10.3% 10.3% 6.9% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 82.1% 14.3% 3.6% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 83.3% 13.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 8.3% 16.7% 0% 8.3%
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 72.2% 11.1% 11.1% 5.6% 0%
Change in Weight 27.6% 10.3% 41.4% 10.3% 10.3%
Chest Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 69% 13.8% 10.3% 6.9% 0%
Loss of Consciousness 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 80% 6.7% 6.7% 0% 6.7%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Seizures 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Stroke 96.4% 0% 3.6% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 72.4% 13.8% 10.3% 3.4% 0%
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Episodes since taking Mirtazapine
Since taking Mirtazapine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 1.2%
Fall 1.2%
Hospitalization 3.7%
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User Comments about Mirtazapine
16 Jun 2014 Mirtazipne places me in a difficult spot, it helps with my anxiety and depression but doesn't cure me it prevents my prolactin raising higher but causes me to gain weight reglardless of my efforts which in turn makes me depressed. I need a good alternative that doesnt cause the weight gain or raised prolactin. It has however helped me go back to work.
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03 Apr 2012 I have Raynauds and have found this has increasingly become worse since starting the Mirtazapine
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14 Jan 2012 This drug helps me gain weight.
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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.
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